| Net Worth: | $400 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | January 16, 1942 – January 14, 2016 (73 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Pop Singer |
| Nationality: | — |
Canadian singer known for managing and being the husband of Celine Dion.
He started off as a pop singer during the 1960s in Canada and played with The Baronets.
He was a talented poker player and qualified in the 2005 World Series of Poker.
Career
Angélil started his career as a pop singer in Canada and soon formed a pop-rock band called ‘Les Baronets.’ He had a few hit songs in the 1960s, most of them were the translations of English songs from the United States and the United Kingdom. After dissolving the band, he started to focus on his solo career, but couldn’t work it out.
Personal Life
He had three children, Rene-Charles, Eddy and Nelson, with Celine Dion.
He appeared in the music video for the song “Save You” by Pierre Bouvier’s band Simple Plan.
Quotes
“Personally, I love Las Vegas.”
— René Angélil
“I had a system at blackjack.”
— René Angélil
“Any CEO would want to know what people say about his product anywhere in the world.”
— René Angélil
“I saw Sinatra many times. I saw him at Caesars. I saw him at the Sands.”
— René Angélil
“It’s a thrill to see the birth of an artist.”
— René Angélil