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Charles Aznavour

Acting Born May 22, 1924 Paris, France 24 credits

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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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star
Film

Candy

as Hunchback juggler

Full filmography

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self - Host
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (voice)
  • Midi Première (1975) as Self
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Beckmann (1999) as Self
  • Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
  • Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self (archive footage)
  • Midi trente (1972) as Self
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
  • Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • Candy (1968) as Hunchback juggler