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.
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Acting
Movie
The Tin Drum
as Sigismund Markus
1979
Movie
Shoot the Piano Player
as Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
1960
Movie
Monsieur Aznavour
as Self (archive footage)
2024
TV
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
1976
Movie
The Truth About Charlie
as Charles Aznavour
2002
Movie
Taxi for Tobruk
as Samuel Goldmann
1961
Movie
Testament of Orpheus
as Le Curieux(non crédité)
1960
Movie
And Then There Were None
as Michel Raven
1974
Movie
Ararat
as Edward Saroyan
2002
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Candy
as Hunchback juggler
1968
Movie
Boys' School
as Un élève
1938
Movie
The Hatter's Ghost
as Kachoudas, le tailleur
1982
Movie
Cloportes
as Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
1965
Movie
Head Against the Wall
as Heurtevent
1959
Movie
The Devil and the Ten Commandments
as Denis Mayeux
1962
Movie
Sky Riders
as Inspector Nikolidis
1976
Movie
Tomorrow Is My Turn
as Roger
1960
Movie
Long Live Life
as Edouard Takvorian
1984
Movie
1974, une partie de campagne
as Self
2002
Movie
Edith and Marcel
as Self (uncredited)
1983
Movie
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2025
TV
Star Academy
as Self
2001
Movie
Aznavour by Charles
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
2019
Crew
Movie
Demolition
Songs
2016
Movie
Diary of a Nymphomaniac
Songs
2008
Movie
A Cop
Songs
1972
Movie
Teheran '43
Lyricist
1981
Movie
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Original Music Composer
1961
Movie
Aznavour by Charles
Music
2019
Movie
Chicken Feed for Little Birds
Original Music Composer
1963
Movie
The Four Truths
Original Music Composer
1962
Movie
Tales of Paris
Musical
1962
Movie
Too Late to Love
Original Music Composer
1959
Movie
Dishonorable Discharge
Original Music Composer
1957
Movie
Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ?
Writer
1982