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French electronic music pioneer, composer, and record-breaking live performer known for synthesizer-driven soundscapes and spectacular multimedia concerts. Son of film composer Maurice Jarre, Jean-Michel began experimenting with tape recorders and electronics in the 1960s. Released the landmark album 'Oxygène' in 1976, which sold over 18 million copies. His outdoor concerts have drawn record-breaking crowds, including 3.5 million attendees in Moscow (1997). Served as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

• His 1979 Paris concert (La Concorde) set a Guinness World Record with 1 million attendees – the first of many crowd records.
• Married actress Charlotte Rampling (1978-1997) and had two children. Later married actress Anne Parillaud (2005-2010).
• Pioneered early electronic instruments like the EMS VCS 3 and custom-built laser harp used in iconic performances.
• Faced criticism for performing in authoritarian regimes (China 1981, North Korea 2018), citing cultural diplomacy.
• Engaged in public feud with father Maurice Jarre, who abandoned the family; reconciled shortly before Maurice's death in 2009.