Johnny Hallyday (born Jean-Philippe Léo Smet, on 15 June 1943 in Paris) is a French singer, songwriter, performer and actor. After more than 50 years of career, Hallyday is one of the most popular French singers and a much present personality in the French media landscape. Per November 2011 Johnny Hallyday has sold more than 100 million records, and earned 40 gold records, 22 platinum records, 3 diamond records and 8 Victoires de la Musique (the French equivalent to the Grammy). 28 million spectators have attended his concerts over more than 100 tours in France and Europe. However, like most French singers and musicians, his international career has never really taken off.