Charles Aznavour

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, 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.

Acting

2025

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2024

Monsieur Aznavour

Self (archive footage)

2023

L'Âge d'or de la pub

Self (archive footage)

2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

Aznavour by Charles

Self - Singer (archive footage)

2015

2015

2014

2013

2006

The Colonel

le père Rossi

2006

2005

2002

The Truth About Charlie

Charles Aznavour

2002

2002

2002

Ararat

Edward Saroyan

2002

2001

2001

Hotel Laguna

Tony Castellano

2001

1998

1997

Sans cérémonie

Darius Torrès

1994

1988

Nailcruncher

Jérémie

1987

1987

Sacrée Soirée

Self (voice)

1986

1985

1984

1984

Long Live Life

Edouard Takvorian

1983

Edith and Marcel

Self (uncredited)

1982

1982

The Hatter's Ghost

Kachoudas, le tailleur

1982

1979

The Tin Drum

Sigismund Markus

1978

1978

1977

1976

1976

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star

1976

The Twist

Dr. Lartigue

1974

1974

1974

1973

1972

1972

Menace

Charles Bernard

1972

1972

Le Grand Échiquier

Self - Main Guest

1971

1971

Love Me Strangely

Inspector Leroy

1971

1970

The Games

Pavel Vendek

1970

The Adventurers

Marcel Campion

1968

Candy

Hunchback juggler

1968

1968

Cilla

Self

1968

1966

1964

1964

1964

1963

Rat Trap

Charles

1962

The Four Truths

Charles (segment "Les deux pigeons")

1962

1962

1962

1962

The Fabiani Affair

Horace Fabiani

1961

1961

1961

Taxi for Tobruk

Samuel Goldmann

1960

Shoot the Piano Player

Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan

1960

1960

Testament of Orpheus

The Curious Man

1959

1957

1956

1955

1946

Goodbye Darling

Duettist (uncredited)

1938

Boys' School

Un élève

1936

Sound

2019

2016

2008

1981

Teheran '43

Theme Song Performance

1963

Chicken Feed for Little Birds

Original Music Composer

1962

The Four Truths

Original Music Composer

1959

Temptation

Original Music Composer

Writing

1982

1981

Teheran '43

Lyricist

1972

Menace

Writer

1962

Infos

Full Name
Charles Aznavour
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
5/22/1924
Date of Death
10/1/2018
Website
http://charlesaznavour.com/
Also Known As

Shahnourh Varinag Aznavourian

Шарль Азнавур

Шахнур Вахинак Азнавурян

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