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Luciano Pavarotti

Acting

Born October 12, 1935 · Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died September 6, 2007

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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

Filmography15 titles

A Christmas Special with Luciano Pavarotti

1980as Self

Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star

2017as Self (archive footage)

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

1999as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Pavarotti

2019as Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

2012as Self (archive footage)

Tosca

1978as Mario Cavaradossi

Verdi: Rigoletto

1982as Il Duca di Mantova

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Musical Guest

Great Performances

1971as Self

Palais royal!

2005as Self

The View

1997as Self

Yes, Giorgio

1982as Giorgio Fini

Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye

2008as Self (archive footage)

Karajan: Beauty As I See It

2008as Self (archive footage)