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Raymond Legrand was born on 23 May, 1908 in Paris, France, is a French composer and conductor. Discover Raymond Legrand's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

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Occupation composer,music_department,soundtrack
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 23 May 1908
Birthday 23 May
Birthplace Paris, France
Date of death November 25, 1974
Died Place Nanterre, France
Nationality France

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Who Is Raymond Legrand's Wife?

His wife is Martine Leroy (m. 1971–1974), Paulette Bonimont (m. 1946–1971), Marcelle Der Mikaelian (m. 1929–1946)

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Wife Martine Leroy (m. 1971–1974), Paulette Bonimont (m. 1946–1971), Marcelle Der Mikaelian (m. 1929–1946)
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Children Christiane Legrand, Olivier Legrand, Michel Legrand, Benjamin Legrand, Michel-Patrick Legrand, Coralie Legrand

Raymond Legrand Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Raymond Legrand worth at the age of 66 years old? Raymond Legrand’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from France. We have estimated Raymond Legrand's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Composer

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1908

Raymond Paul Legrand (May 23, 1908, in Paris – November 25, 1974, in Montreal) was a French composer and conductor.

Legrand studied harmony and orchestration as a pupil of Gabriel Faure.

1929

Legrand married Marcelle Ter Mikaëlian (sister of Jacques Hélian) in 1929; their children were the singer Christiane Legrand, born in 1930 and the composer Michel Legrand, born in 1932.

1934

In the realms of jazz and light music, he made arrangements for Ray Ventura and his ensemble from 1934, before assembling his own group under the Occupation.

He surrounded himself with former musicians met while with Ventura, especially Henri Bourtayre (composition) and Guy Dejardin (arrangement, orchestration).

During the Second World War, he participated in the Collaboration with the Vichy government.

Raymond Legrand's orchestra included Irène de Trébert, Maurice Chevalier, Georges Guétary, Tino Rossi, and Colette Renard.

He also collaborated with figures of French song like Francis Lemarque, Mouloudji, Édith Piaf and Henri Salvador.

1935

By 1935, he abandoned his wife and children.

1943

In 1943, he had a son, Michel-Patrick Legrand with the singer Irène de Trebert.

1946

In 1946, he divorced, and several years later married Paulette Bonimond; they had two children, the writer Benjamin Legrand and the painter Olivier Legrand.

1948

In 1948, he directed the orchestra for the recording of C'est si bon by Les Soeurs Étienne, which became a hit.

1960

In 1960, he and Paulette divorced, and he married Colette Renard.

1966

In 1966, his son Michel Legrand directed the orchestra for the version of this song by Barbra Streisand on the album Color Me Barbra.

He also composed copiously for film.

1971

In 1971, he divorced again to marry Martine Leroy, with whom he had a daughter, Coralie Legrand.