Biography
Maurice Auguste Chevalier was a French singer, actor, and entertainer. He is best known for his signature songs, including "Livin' In The Sunlight", "Valentine", "Louise", "Mimi", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls", and for his films, including The Love Parade, The Big Pond, The Smiling Lieutenant, One Hour with You, and Love Me Tonight. His trademark attire was a boater hat and tuxedo.
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Awards & recognition
- Disney Legends · 2002
- Grammy Hall of Fame · 1997
- Special Tony Award · 1968
- Academy Honorary Award · 1958
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award · 1958
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- Croix de guerre 1914-1918
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Order of Leopold
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Officer of the National Order of Merit
- Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1961 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1958 · nominated
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award · 1958 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1930 · nominated
Filmography26 titles
The Sorrow and the Pity
That's Entertainment!
The Aristocats
That's Entertainment, Part II
Love in the Afternoon
What's My Line?
Monkey Business
Playboy of Paris
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Smiling Lieutenant
Fanny
Can-Can
The Merry Widow
The Love Parade
Black Tights
In Search of the Castaways
One Hour with You
Pepe
A New Kind of Love
Gigi
The Big Pond
A Breath of Scandal
The Stolen Jools
Monkeys, Go Home!
Jessica