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Charles Aznavour (1924-2018)

Alias:
Shahnourh Varinag Aznavourian
Шарль Азнавур
Шахнур Вахинак Азнавурян
Շառլ Ազնավուր

Birthplace:
Paris, France

Born:
May 22, 1924

Died:
October 1, 2018

Biography from TheMovieDB

Charles Aznavour, OC (May 22, 1924 - October 1, 2018) was an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France'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 users 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.  Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Aznavour, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Lyricist:
1981  Teheran '43

Music:
1981  Teheran '43
2005  Morir de amor
2019  Aznavour by Charles

Musical:
1962  Tales of Paris
1981  Teheran '43
2005  Morir de amor
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour

Original Music Composer:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1981  Teheran '43
2005  Morir de amor
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour

Screenplay:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1981  Teheran '43
1986  Yiddish Connection
2005  Morir de amor
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour

Songs:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1981  Teheran '43
1986  Yiddish Connection
2005  Morir de amor
2008  Diary of a Nymphomaniac
2016  Demolition
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour
2025  The Promised Mountain

Story:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1981  Teheran '43
1986  Yiddish Connection
2005  Morir de amor
2008  Diary of a Nymphomaniac
2016  Demolition
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour
2025  The Promised Mountain

Theme Song Performance:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1981  Teheran '43
1986  Yiddish Connection
2005  Morir de amor
2008  Diary of a Nymphomaniac
2016  Demolition
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour
2025  The Promised Mountain

Writer:
1957  Dishonorable Discharge
1957  Une gosse « sensass »
1959  Temptation
1959  Too Late to Love
1960  Le Cercle vicieux
1961  Thou Shalt Not Kill
1962  Tales of Paris
1962  The Four Truths
1963  Chicken Feed for Little Birds
1965  How Not to Rob a Department Store
1972  Menace
1981  Teheran '43
1982  Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ?
1986  Yiddish Connection
2005  Morir de amor
2008  Diary of a Nymphomaniac
2016  Demolition
2019  Aznavour by Charles
2022  Dany Brillant chante Aznavour
2025  The Promised Mountain

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