Annie Cordy

Annie Cordy
Born Léonie Cooreman
16 June 1928 (1928-06-16) (age 83)
Laeken, Belgium
Occupation Actress
Vocalist
Years active 1954–present

Léonie Cooreman known under the stage name Annie Cordy (born 16 June 1928) is a Belgian film actress and singer. She has appeared in 50 films since 1954. She has staged many memorable appearances at Bruno Coquatrix' famous Paris Olympia. Her version of "La Ballade de Davy Crockett" was number 1 in the charts for five weeks in France in August 1956.

She was born in Laeken, Belgium, where in 2004, King Albert II of Belgium bestowed upon her the title of Baroness in recognition for her life's achievements.

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