Charles Aznavour
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, c
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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Born
May 22, 1924
Paris, France
Died
Oct 01, 2018
Known For
Acting
Movies
104 acting
27 crew
Popularity
0.7
Known For
The Tin Drum
1979
as Sigismund Markus
Monsieur Aznavour
2024
as Self (archive footage)
And Then There Were None
1974
as Michel Raven
Shoot the Piano Player
1960
as Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
The Truth About Charlie
2002
as Charles Aznavour
Testament of Orpheus
1960
as Le Curieux(non crédité)
Taxi for Tobruk
1961
as Samuel Goldmann
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