Charles Aznavour
Born May 22, 1924 (Age: 101)
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Paris, France
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.
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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Filmography
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
2025
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as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 100
Monsieur Aznavour
2024
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 100
Aznavour and Minnelli
1991
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as Self
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Age: 67
Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage
1984
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as Self - Special Guest
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Age: 60
The Tin Drum
1979
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as Sigismund Markus
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Age: 54
The Lion's Share
1971
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as Éric Chambon
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Age: 47
A bout portant : Charles Aznavour
1970
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as Self
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Age: 45
No Image
Charles Aznavour in Armenia
1964
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as Self
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Age: 39
No Image
Teuf-teuf
1963
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as
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Age: 39
Destination Rome
1963
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as Marcello
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Age: 38
The Fabiani Affair
1962
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as Horace Fabiani
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Age: 37
Taxi for Tobruk
1961
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as Samuel Goldmann
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Age: 36
Oh! What a Mambo
1959
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as Un Spectateur au Cabaret (uncredited)
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Age: 34
The Chasers
1959
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as Joseph Bouvier
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Age: 34
Head Against the Wall
1959
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as Heurtevent
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Age: 34