Reda Caire
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Reda Caire (1908–1963) was a popular singer of operettes in Paris
in the 1930s and 1950s.
, Egypt
in 1908. He took his stage name
from his hometown. He starred in the movie, L'enfant de minuit.
During the Second World War, he was accused of being Jewish. He was gay
, though closeted
.
He was buried in Saint-Zacharie
, France
in 1963.
Paris
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in the 1930s and 1950s.
Biography
Joseph Gandhour was born in CairoCairo
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, Egypt
Egypt
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in 1908. He took his stage name
Stage name
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from his hometown. He starred in the movie, L'enfant de minuit.
During the Second World War, he was accused of being Jewish. He was gay
Gay
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, though closeted
Closeted
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.
He was buried in Saint-Zacharie
Saint-Zacharie
Saint-Zacharie is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.-References:*...
, France
France
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in 1963.