Biography
Charles Aznavour, OC (May 22, 1924 - October 1, 2018) was an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of 's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world. Charles Aznavour (pronounced in French as Sharl Aznavour) is known for his characteristic short figure and unique tenor voice; clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has appeared in more than 60 movies, composed about 1,000 songs (including 150 at least in English, 100 in Italian, 70 in Spanish, and 50 in German), and has sold well over 100 million records.
In 1998, Charles Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and s of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. He has sung for presidents, popes, and royalty, as well as at humanitarian events, and is the founder of the charitable organization Aznavour for Armenia along with his long-time friend and impresario Levon Sayan.
Aznavour started his global farewell tour in late 2006, which continues through this day. In 2009 he was appointed ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland, as well as Armenia's permanent delegate to the United Nations at Geneva.
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Filmography
all 177
Movies 130
self 95
TV Shows 47
Writer 2
Screenplay 1
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Monsieur Aznavour (2024)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Sheila, toutes ces vies-là (2022)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022)
TV
Self (archive footage)
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président (2022)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Le Terminus des prétentieux (2020)
Movie
Self - Sänger
Nana Mouskouri, Momente ihres Lebens (2020)
Movie
Self - Singer (archive footage) / Music
Aznavour by Charles (2019)
Movie
le père Rossi
The Colonel (2006)
Movie
Self (2008)
Denis Lévesque (2006)
TV
Charles Aznavour
Emmenez-moi (2005)
Movie
Jean-Joachim Goriot
Old Goriot (2004)
Movie
Charles Aznavour
The Truth About Charlie (2002)
Movie
Popeye
Le age du bac (2002)
Movie
Edward Saroyan
Ararat (2002)
Movie
Tony Castellano
Hotel Laguna (2001)
Movie
1
Self
Beckmann (1999)
TV
M. Maillard
The Comedian (1997)
Movie
Darius Torrès
Sans cérémonie (1997)
Movie
Léo Bauman
Last Trading Post in India (1997)
Movie
Self
Brisant (1994)
TV
Le Grand-Père / Grandfather
The Country Years (1992)
Movie
Self
Stars 90 (1990)
TV
Romualdi
Il maestro (1989)
Movie
Jérémie
Nailcruncher (1988)
Movie
Self / Self (archive footage)
Le monde est à vous (1987)
TV
Self / Self (voice)
Sacrée soirée (1987)
TV
Aaron Rapoport / Screenplay / Story
Yiddish Connection (1986)
Movie
Julien Mauriès
Le Paria (1985)
TV
Self / Charlie (archive footage)
Vivement Truffaut (1985)
Movie
Self - Special Guest
Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1984)
Movie
Edouard Takvorian
Long Live Life (1984)
Movie
Prince Orlofsky's Guest
Die Fledermaus (1984)
Movie
Bellune
Une jeunesse (1983)
Movie
Self (uncredited)
Edith and Marcel (1983)
Movie
Léon / Writer
Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ? (1982)
Movie
Kachoudas, le tailleur
The Hatter's Ghost (1982)
Movie
Lyricist / Theme Song Performance
Teheran '43 (1981)
Movie
Amnesiac
Ciao, You Guys (1979)
Movie
Sigismund Markus
The Tin Drum (1979)
Movie
Self
Fan School (1977)
TV
Self - Musical Guest
Shirley Bassey (1976)
TV
Self - Special Guest Star
The Muppet Show (1976)
TV
6.14
Dr. Lartigue
The Twist (1976)
Movie
Inspector Nikolidis
Sky Riders (1976)
Movie
Self / Self - Host / Self (archive footage)
Numéro un (1975)
TV
Self
Système 2 (1975)
TV
Michel Raven
And Then There Were None (1974)
Movie
Visconti
The Blockhouse (1973)
Movie
Charles Bernard / Writer
Menace (1972)
Movie
Self / Self - Main Guest
Le Grand Échiquier (1972)
TV
Récitant
The Selfish Giant (1971)
Movie
6
Éric Chambon
The Lion's Share (1971)
Movie
Inspector Leroy
Love Me Strangely (1971)
Movie
Pavel Vendek
The Games (1970)
Movie
Marcel Campion
The Adventurers (1970)
Movie
Commissioner Kramer
Time of the Wolves (1970)
Movie
Hunchback juggler
Candy (1968)
Movie
9
Self
Cilla (1968)
TV
Actor
La perra (1967)
Movie
Henri Plantin
Paris in August (1966)
Movie
Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
Cloportes (1965)
Movie
Original Music Composer
How Not to Rob a Department Store (1965)
Movie
Charles Aznavour
Why Paris? (1964)
Movie
Charles Aznavour
Cherchez l'idole (1964)
Movie
10
Giulio
High Infidelity (1964)
Movie
Minor Role
Danny Kaye Christmas Show (1963)
Movie
Charles
Rat Trap (1963)
Movie
Berthet
The Virgins (1963)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Chicken Feed for Little Birds (1963)
Movie
Marcello
Destination Rome (1963)
Movie
Composer
La salamandre d'or (1962)
Movie
Charles (segment 'Les deux pigeons') / Original Music Composer
The Four Truths (1962)
Movie
Composer
It's Not My Business (1962)
Movie
Denis Mayeux
The Devil and the Ten Commandments (1962)
Movie
Horace Fabiani
The Fabiani Affair (1962)
Movie
Musical
Tales of Paris (1962)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Thou Shalt Not Kill (1961)
Movie
Samuel Goldmann
Taxi for Tobruk (1961)
Movie
Composer
Daniella by Night (1961)
Movie
Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
Movie
1
Original Music Composer
Le Cercle vicieux (1960)
Movie
The Curious Man
Testament of Orpheus (1960)
Movie
4
Composer
Soupe au lait (1959)
Movie
Un Spectateur au Cabaret (uncredited)
Oh! What a Mambo (1959)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Too Late to Love (1959)
Movie
Joseph Bouvier
The Chasers (1959)
Movie
Heurtevent
Head Against the Wall (1959)
Movie
Composer
Hit and Run (1959)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Temptation (1959)
Movie
Self
Discorama (1959)
TV
Original Music Composer
Dishonorable Discharge (1957)
Movie
Self (uncredited)
It Happened on the 36 Candles (1957)
Movie
Charles
Paris Music Hall (1957)
Movie
Charles Aznavour, the Singer / Original Music Composer
Une gosse « sensass » (1957)
Movie
Self
What Am I? (1955)
TV
Duettist (uncredited)
Goodbye Darling (1946)
Movie
Un élève
Boys' School (1938)
Movie
(uncredited)
Generals Without Buttons (1936)
Movie
Self
Sinatra Duets
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-05-22
Deathday
2018-10-01 (94 years old)
Birth Name
Charles Aznavourian
Birth Place
6th arrondissement of Paris,
Religion
Christianity
Height
161-centimetre, 161-centimeter
Relationships
Micheline Rugel (1946 - 1952), Evelyne Plessis (1956 - 1960), Ulla Thorsell (1968 - 2018)
Children
Katia Aznavour, Misha Aznavour, Seda Aznavour
Father
Misha Aznavourian
Siblings
Aida Aznavourian, Aïda Aznavour
Relatives
Mike Connors, Arus Aznavuryan
Citizenships
, Armenia
Residences
Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland
Also Known As
Shahnourh Varinag Aznavourian, Шарль Азнавур, Шахнур Вахинак Азнавурян, Շառլ Ազնավուր
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Order of the Rising Sun, Honorary César, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, National Order of Merit, National Order of Quebec, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Order of Canada, Order of Leopold, Order of the Crown, Raoul Wallenberg Award, Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots, National Hero of Armenia, honorary citizen of Yerevan, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Commander of the National Order of Merit, Bernard Lecache Prize, Victory of honor, Commander of the Order of the Crown, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal, Officer of the Order of Leopold, Officer of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year
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