Yvette Horner was a French accordionist and actress who is best known for Maurice Bejart’s Nutcracker (2000), Charité biz’ness (1998), and Tour De France 1953 (1953).
Personal and Family Life
Yvette Horner was born on September 22, 1922, in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France. She was married to René Droesch until his death in 1986. Horner had a passion for music, which began when an accordionist taught her to play while she was on a family trip to the South of France.
Career Highlights
Horner was a famous French accordionist, recognized for selling thousands of LPs throughout her career. She appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing her musical talent and charm. Some of her memorable performances included appearances on popular TV programs during the 1960s and 1990s.
Death and Legacy
Yvette Horner passed away on June 11, 2018, in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Her contributions to music, especially in popularizing the accordion in France, have left a lasting impact. She is remembered as a talented artist who brought joy through her performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Prêt-à-Porter | 1994-12-23 | Self (uncredited) |
| La TV des 70’s : Quand Giscard était président | 2022-01-07 | Self (archive footage) |
| Discorama | 1959-02-04 | Self |
| Stars 90 | 1990-09-03 | Self |
| La Chance aux chansons | 1984-03-26 | Self |
| Nulle part ailleurs | 1987-08-31 | Self |
| Le monde est à vous | 1987-09-13 | Self |
| Dim Dam Dom | 1965-03-07 | Self |
| Midi trente | 1972-03-06 | Self |
| Samedi soir | 1971-01-09 | Self |
| Système 2 | 1975-01-19 | Self – Accordionist |
| Midi Première | 1975-01-06 | Self |
| L’École des fans | 1977-01-30 | Self |
| Champs-Elysées | 1982-01-16 | Self |
| À bout portant | 1968-12-16 | Self |