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My Take
To me Charles Aznavour stands among the true giants of song. That trembling vibrato, ringing and clear at the top and gravelly and profound at the bottom, was an instrument no one else possessed, and he used it to make the whole world ache. He was not merely a singer but a complete creator who wrote lyrics, composed, acted, and even served as a diplomat. The honors, from Commander of the Legion of Honour to National Hero of Armenia and a Hollywood star late in life, only confirm what the music already proved. He passed in 2018 at ninety-four, yet his songs have not faded, and I deeply revere how gracefully he sang the sorrow and joy of a life.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Charles Aznavour
- Name (Japanese)
- シャルル・アズナヴール
- Reading
- しゃるる・あずなゔーる
- Born
- May 22, 1924 – October 1, 2018
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- 6th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film actor / lyricist / composer / poet
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Commander of the Legion of Honour
- 2008 Officer of the Order of Canada
- 2009 Officer of the National Order of Quebec
- 2004 National Hero of Armenia
- 1996 honorary citizen of Yerevan
- 2017 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2004 Officer of the Order of Leopold
- 2015 Commander of the Order of the Crown
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Aznavour born?
May 22, 1924 – October 1, 2018.
Where is Charles Aznavour from?
Charles Aznavour is from 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Charles Aznavour do?
Charles Aznavour works as screenwriter, film actor, lyricist, composer, poet.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.