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Charles Aznavour
Actor

Charles Aznavour

22 May 1924Born
1 Oct 2018Died
94Age at death
67Credits

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. TBAaznavour palais des congres de paris 1987Film
  2. 2014Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'huiFilm
  3. 2013L'Habit ne fait pas le moineFilm: Léon
  4. 2006The ColonelFilm: le père Rossi
  5. 2005Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'EnfoirésFilm
  6. 2005Emmenez-moiFilm: Charles Aznavour
  7. 2004Old GoriotFilm: Jean-Joachim Goriot
  8. 2002The Truth About CharlieFilm: Charles Aznavour
  9. 2002Le passage du bacFilm: Popeye
  10. 2002AraratFilm: Edward Saroyan
  11. 2001Hotel LagunaFilm: Tony Castellano
  12. 1999Les Enfoirés 1999 - Dernière édition avant l'an 2000Film
  13. 1997The ComedianFilm: M. Maillard
  14. 1997Sans cérémonieFilm: Darius Torrès
  15. 1997Last Trading Post in IndiaFilm: Léo Bauman
  16. 1994Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand RexFilm
  17. 1992The Country YearsFilm: Le Grand-Père / Grandfather
  18. 1989Il maestroFilm: Romualdi
  19. 1988NailcruncherFilm: Jérémie
  20. 1986Yiddish ConnectionFilm: Aaron Rapoport, Screenplay
  21. 1985Le PariaSeries: Julien Mauriès (6 episodes)
  22. 1984Long Live LifeFilm: Edouard Takvorian
  23. 1984Die FledermausFilm: Prince Orlofsky's Guest
  24. 1983Une jeunesseFilm: Bellune
  25. 1982Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ?Film: Léon, Writer
  26. 1982The Hatter's GhostFilm: Kachoudas, le tailleur
  27. 1982The Magic MountainFilm: Naphta
  28. 1979Ciao, You GuysFilm: Amnesiac
  29. 1979The Tin DrumFilm: Sigismund Markus
  30. 1976The TwistFilm: Dr. Lartigue
  31. 1976Sky RidersFilm: Inspector Nikolidis
  32. 1974And Then There Were NoneFilm: Michel Raven
  33. 1973The BlockhouseFilm: Visconti
  34. 1972MenaceFilm: Charles Bernard, Writer
  35. 1971The Lion's ShareFilm: Éric Chambon
  36. 1971Love Me StrangelyFilm: Inspector Leroy
  37. 1970The GamesFilm: Pavel Vendek
  38. 1970The AdventurersFilm: Marcel Campion
  39. 1970Time of the WolvesFilm: Commissioner Kramer
  40. 1968CandyFilm: Hunchback juggler
  41. 1968Dear CarolineFilm: Jules
  42. 1966The Postman Goes to WarFilm: Thibon
  43. 1966Paris in AugustFilm: Henri Plantin
  44. 1965CloportesFilm: Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
  45. 1964Why Paris?Film: Charles Aznavour
  46. 1964Cherchez l'idoleFilm: Charles Aznavour
  47. 1964High InfidelityFilm: Giulio
  48. 1963Teuf-teufFilm
  49. 1963Rat TrapFilm: Charles
  50. 1963The VirginsFilm: Berthet
  51. 1963Destination RomeFilm: Marcello
  52. 1962The Four TruthsFilm: Charles (segment "Les deux pigeons")
  53. 1962The Devil and the Ten CommandmentsFilm: Denis Mayeux
  54. 1962The Fabiani AffairFilm: Horace Fabiani
  55. 1961Taxi for TobrukFilm: Samuel Goldmann
  56. 1960Shoot the Piano PlayerFilm: Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
  57. 1960Tomorrow Is My TurnFilm: Roger
  58. 1960Testament of OrpheusFilm: Le Curieux(non crédité)
  59. 1959Oh! What a MamboFilm: Un Spectateur au Cabaret (uncredited)
  60. 1959The ChasersFilm: Joseph Bouvier
  61. 1959Head Against the WallFilm: Heurtevent
  62. 1957Paris Music HallFilm: Charles
  63. 1957Une gosse « sensass »Film: Charles Aznavour, the Singer
  64. 1952Dans la vie tout s'arrangeFilm
  65. 1946Goodbye DarlingFilm: Duettist (uncredited)
  66. 1938Boys' SchoolFilm: Un élève
  67. 1936Generals Without ButtonsFilm: (uncredited)

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