Biography
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for his tone and the nickname "King of the High Cs".
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Awards & recognition
- Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit · 2003
- Nansen Refugee Award · 2001
- Grammy Legend Award · 1998
- MusiCares Person of the Year · 1998
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · 1992
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- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1988
- Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1980
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1976
- Classic Brit Awards
- honorary citizen of Sarajevo
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1983 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1983 · nominated
Filmography16 titles
A Christmas Special with Luciano Pavarotti
Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pavarotti
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
Tosca
Verdi: Rigoletto
Saturday Night Live
Great Performances
Palais royal!
The View
Yes, Giorgio
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Karajan: Beauty As I See It
Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye