Biography
Charles Aznavour was a French and Armenian singer-songwriter, actor, and diplomat. Aznavour was known for his distinctive vibrato tenor voice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. In a career as a singer and songwriter, spanning over 70 years, he recorded more than 1,200 songs, in various languages. Moreover, he wrote or co-wrote more than 1,000 songs for himself and others. Aznavour is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters in history and an icon of 20th-century pop culture.
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Awards & recognition
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette · 2018
- Raoul Wallenberg Award · 2017
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2017
- Commander of the Order of the Crown · 2015
- Victory of honor · 2010
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- honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal · 2009
- Officer of the National Order of Quebec · 2009
- Officer of the Order of Canada · 2008
- National Hero of Armenia · 2004
- Officer of the Order of Leopold · 2004
- Commander of the Legion of Honour · 2003
- Commander of the National Order of Merit · 2000
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1997
- Honorary César · 1997
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · 1997
- Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year · 1997
- honorary citizen of Yerevan · 1996
- Songwriters Hall of Fame · 1996
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 1994
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1989
- Bernard Lecache Prize · 1987
- Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1986
- National Order of Merit
- Order of Leopold
- Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
- Order of the Crown
- Order of the Rising Sun
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Filmography18 titles
The Muppet Show
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of America
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Testament of Orpheus
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Games
Shoot the Piano Player
The Tin Drum
Demolition
A Cop
The Blockhouse
Ararat
Ten Little Indians
Diary of a Nymphomaniac
Candy
The Truth About Charlie
The Adventurers
Aznavour: Breaking America