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Biography
Luciano Pavarotti Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI 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 and loved tenors of all time.
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
1980as Self
Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999as Self
1999as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Pavarotti
2019as Self (archive footage)
2019as Self (archive footage)
Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
2012as Self (archive footage)
2012as Self (archive footage)
Tosca
1978as Mario Cavaradossi
1978as Mario Cavaradossi
Verdi: Rigoletto
1982as Il Duca di Mantova
1982as Il Duca di Mantova
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
1971as Self
1971as Self
Palais royal!
2005as Self
2005as Self
The View
1997as Self
1997as Self
Yes, Giorgio
1982as Giorgio Fini
1982as Giorgio Fini
Luciano Pavarotti: A Legend Says Goodbye
2008as Self (archive footage)
2008as Self (archive footage)
Karajan: Beauty As I See It
2008as Self (archive footage)
2008as Self (archive footage)