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Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Director & actor · born 14 December 1946 · London, England, UK

Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE (December 14, 1946 – July 16, 2023) was a British-French actress, singer, and designer. She attained international fame and notability for her decade-long musical and romantic partnership with Serge Gainsbourg. In addition to her prolific career in French cinema, she appeared in several English-language films including Blowup (1966), Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), and A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998). She was the mother of photographer Kate Barry with her first husband composer John Barry; of actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg with Serge Gainsbourg; and of musician Lou Doillon with Jacques Doillon.

Where to start: Twice Born (2012).

As director 4

As actor 128

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jane Birkin movie?

By viewer score, Twice Born (2012) at 7.3/10.

What are Jane Birkin’s most popular movies?

Blow-Up, Death on the Nile, The Swimming Pool.

How many movies has Jane Birkin made?

132 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 128 as actor.

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