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Maurice Chevalier, born on September 12, 1888 in 20th arrondissement of Paris, France, was a singer, stage actor and film actor. Maurice Chevalier died on January 1, 1972 at the age of 83. Recorded honors include Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (1958), Academy Honorary Award (1958), Special Tony Award (1968) and 5 more.
My Take
Maurice Chevalier is, to me, the blueprint for charm as a craft rather than an accident. Born in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, he turned a straw boater, a protruding lip, and a thick French accent into instantly recognizable trademarks, then exported that persona to Hollywood without diluting it. The honors are staggering, an Academy Honorary Award, the Legion of Honour, even a posthumous Disney Legend nod, but what impresses me is longevity: songs like Thank Heaven for Little Girls still feel buoyant. He understood that style, performed sincerely, ages far better than mere novelty, and that conviction is why he endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maurice Chevalier
- Name (Japanese)
- モーリス・シュヴァリエ
- Reading
- もーりす・しゅゔぁりえ
- Born
- September 12, 1888 – January 1, 1972
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / lyricist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- 1958 Academy Honorary Award
- 1968 Special Tony Award
- 1997 Grammy Hall of Fame
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Officer of the National Order of Merit
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 2002 Disney Legends
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maurice Chevalier born?
Born September 12, 1888.
When did Maurice Chevalier die?
Died January 1, 1972, aged 83.
Where was Maurice Chevalier from?
Maurice Chevalier was from 20th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Maurice Chevalier do?
Maurice Chevalier worked as actor, singer, stage actor, film actor, lyricist.
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