Charles Aznavour

Acting

Born: 1924-05-22
Died: 2018-10-01
From: Paris, France
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.7

Also Known As

Shahnourh Varinag AznavourianШарль АзнавурШахнур Вахинак АзнавурянՇառլ Ազնավուր

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Aznavour, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Awards & Nominations28 won · 0 nominated

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The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

2018
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Raoul Wallenberg Award

2017
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

2017
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Commander of the Order of the Crown

2015
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Victory of honor

2010
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Officer of the National Order of Quebec

2009
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honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal

2009
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Officer of the Order of Canada

2008
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Officer of the Order of Leopold

2004
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National Hero of Armenia

2004
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Commander of the Legion of Honour

2003
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Commander of the National Order of Merit

2000
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Officer of the Legion of Honour

1997
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Honorary César

1997
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Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year

1997
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

1997
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

1996
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honorary citizen of Yerevan

1996
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Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

1994
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Knight of the Legion of Honour

1989
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Bernard Lecache Prize

1987
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Officer of the National Order of Merit

1986
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Order of the Crown

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Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots

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Order of the Rising Sun

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National Order of Merit

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Order of Leopold

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Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Acting131 titles

Writing7 titles

Sound17 titles

Crew1 title