Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour was a French-Armenian singer, songwriter, and actor who was one of France's most popular and enduring singers, known for carrying the torch for the French chanson tradition over eight decades.
Pop Singer
May 22, 1924
October 01, 2018
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Charles Aznavour was a French-Armenian singer, songwriter, actor, and diplomat who gained immense popularity and longevity in his career. With a distinctive voice, he was celebrated for hit songs such as “La Bohème,” “She,” and “For me, Formidable.” Aznavour also appeared in films like “Shoot the Piano Player” and “The Tin Drum.” In 2017, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and served as Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and permanent delegate to the United Nations in Geneva. He played a significant role in preserving the French chanson tradition over eight decades before passing away in 2018.