Biography
Charles Aznavour, OC (May 22, 1924 - October 1, 2018) was an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world. Charles Aznavour (pronounced in French as Sharl Aznavour) is known for his characteristic short figure and unique tenor voice; clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has appeared in more than 60 movies, composed about 1,000 songs (including 150 at least in English, 100 in Italian, 70 in Spanish, and 50 in German), and has sold well over 100 million records.
In 1998, Charles Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. He has sung for presidents, popes, and royalty, as well as at humanitarian events, and is the founder of the charitable organization Aznavour for Armenia along with his long-time friend and impresario Levon Sayan.
Aznavour started his global farewell tour in late 2006, which continues through this day. In 2009 he was appointed ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland, as well as Armenia's permanent delegate to the United Nations at Geneva.
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Filmography
all 174
Movies 127
self 93
TV Shows 47
L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023)
Sheila, toutes ces vies-là (2022)
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022)
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président (2022)
Le Terminus des prétentieux (2020)
Nana Mouskouri, Momente ihres Lebens (2020)
The Colonel (2006)
Denis Lévesque (2006)
Emmenez-moi (2005)
Old Goriot (2004)
The Truth About Charlie (2002)
Ararat (2002)
Hotel Laguna (2001)
The Comedian (1997)
Sans cérémonie (1997)
Last Trading Post in India (1997)
Brisant (1994)
The Country Years (1992)
Il maestro (1989)
Nailcruncher (1988)
Le monde est à vous (1987)
Yiddish Connection (1986)
Victoires de la musique (1985)
Le Paria (1985)
Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1984)
Long Live Life (1984)
Die Fledermaus (1984)
Une jeunesse (1983)
Edith and Marcel (1983)
Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ? (1982)
The Hatter's Ghost (1982)
Teheran '43 (1981)
Ciao, You Guys (1979)
The Tin Drum (1979)
Shirley Bassey (1976)
The Muppet Show (1976)
The Twist (1976)
Sky Riders (1976)
Numéro un (1975)
And Then There Were None (1974)
The Blockhouse (1973)
Menace (1972)
The Selfish Giant (1971)
The Lion's Share (1971)
Love Me Strangely (1971)
The Games (1970)
The Adventurers (1970)
Münchner Bilderbogen (1970)
Time of the Wolves (1970)
Candy (1968)
Dear Caroline (1968)
Cilla (1968)
La perra (1967)
Paris in August (1966)
Cloportes (1965)
Why Paris? (1964)
Cherchez l'idole (1964)
High Infidelity (1964)
Danny Kaye Christmas Show (1963)
Rat Trap (1963)
The Virgins (1963)
Destination Rome (1963)
La salamandre d'or (1962)
The Four Truths (1962)
It's Not My Business (1962)
The Devil and the Ten Commandments (1962)
The Fabiani Affair (1962)
Tales of Paris (1962)
Thou Shalt Not Kill (1961)
Taxi for Tobruk (1961)
Daniella by Night (1961)
Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
Le cercle vicieux (1960)
Testament of Orpheus (1960)
Soupe au lait (1959)
Oh! What a Mambo (1959)
Too Late to Love (1959)
The Chasers (1959)
Head Against the Wall (1959)
Hit and Run (1959)
Temptation (1959)
It Happened on the 36 Candles (1957)
Paris Music Hall (1957)
Une gosse « sensass » (1957)
Boys' School (1938)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1924-05-22
Deathday2018-10-01 (94 years old)
Birth NameCharles Aznavourian
Birth Place6th arrondissement of Paris, France
ReligionChristianity
Height161-centimetre, 161-centimeter
RelationshipsMicheline Rugel (1946 - 1952), Evelyne Plessis (1956 - 1960), Ulla Thorsell (1968 - 2018)
ChildrenKatia Aznavour, Misha Aznavour, Seda Aznavour
FatherMisha Aznavourian
SiblingsAida Aznavourian
RelativesMike Connors, Arus Aznavuryan
CitizenshipsFrance, Armenia
ResidencesSaint-Sulpice, Switzerland
Also Known AsShahnourh Varinag Aznavourian, Шарль Азнавур, Шахнур Вахинак Азнавурян, Շառլ Ազնավուր
AwardsHonorary César, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, National Hero of Armenia, Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots, Raoul Wallenberg Award, Order of the Crown, Order of Canada, Order of Leopold, National Order of Merit, National Order of Quebec, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Order of the Rising Sun, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Commander of the National Order of Merit, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, honorary citizen of Yerevan, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of Leopold, Officer of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year, Commander of the Order of the Crown, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal, Bernard Lecache Prize
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