星光大道2017 现场表演 (获奖) 法国赛萨尔奖1997 Honorary César (获奖)
Beloved French chanson entertainer Charles Aznavour, who wrote more than 800 songs, recorded more than 1,000 of them in French, English, German and Spanish and sold over 100 million records in all, was born Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian on May 22, 1924, in Paris, the younger of two children born to Armenian immigrants who fled to France. His mother was a seamstress as well as an actress and his father was a baritone who sang in restaurants. Both Charles and his elder sister waited on tables and he performed, as well. He delivered his first poetic recital while just a toddler. Within a few years later he had developed such a passion for singing/dancing, that he sold newspapers to earn money for lessons.
He took his first theatrical bow in the play "Emil and the Detectives" at age 9 and within a few years was working as a movie extra. He eventually quit school and toured France and Belgium as a boy singer/dancer with a traveling theatrical troupe while living the bohemian lifestyle. A popular performer at the Paris' Club de la Chanson, it was there that he was introduced in 1941 to the songwriter Pierre Roche. Together they developed names for themselves as a singing/writing cabaret and concert duo ("Roche and Aznamour"). A Parisian favorite, they became developed successful tours outside of France, including Canada. In the post WWII years Charles began appearing in films again, one of them as a singing croupier in Adieu chérie (1946).
Eventually Aznavour earned a sturdy reputation composing street-styled songs for other established musicians and singers, notably 伊迪丝·琵雅芙, for whom he wrote the French version of the American hit "Jezebel". Heavily encouraged by her, he toured with her as both an opening act and lighting man. He lived with Piaf out of need for a time not as one of her many paramours. His mentor eventually persuaded him to perform solo (without Roche) and he made several successful tours while scoring breakaway hits with the somber chanson songs "Sur ma vie" and "Parce que" and the notable and controversial "Après l'amour." In 1950, he gave the bittersweet song "Je Hais Les Dimanches" ["I Hate Sundays"] to chanteuse Juliette Gréco, which became a huge hit for her.
In the late 50s, Aznavour began to infiltrate films with more relish. Short and stubby in stature and excessively brash and brooding in nature, he was hardly leading man material but embraced his shortcomings nevertheless. Unwilling to let these faults deter him, he made a strong impressions with the comedy Une gosse 'sensass' (1957) and with 百花艳舞 (1957). He was also deeply affecting as the benevolent but despondent and ill-fated mental patient Heurtevent in 走投无路 (1959). A year later, Aznavour starred as piano player Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan in Francois Truffaut's adaptation of the 大卫·古迪斯' novel 射杀钢琴师 (1960) [Shoot the Piano Player], which earned box-office kudos both in France and the United States. This sudden notoriety sparked an extensive tour abroad in the 1960s. Dubbed the "Frank Sinatra of France" and singing in many languages (French, English, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Armenian, Portuguese), his touring would include sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall (1964) and London's Albert Hall (1967).
Aznavour served as actor and composer/music arranger for many films, including Gosse de Paris (1961), which he also co-wrote with director Marcel Martin, and the dramas 爱的寓言 (1962) [Three Fables of Love") and 亲爱的卡罗琳 (1968) [Dear Caroline]. The actor also embraced the title role in the TV series "Les Fables de la Fontaine" (1964), then starred in the popular musical "Monsieur Carnaval" (1965), in which he performed his hit song "La bohême".
His continental star continued to shine and Aznavour acted in films outside of France with more dubious results. While the satirical 玉女七试云雨情 (1968), with an international cast that included 马龙·白兰度, 理查德·伯顿 and 林哥·斯塔尔, and epic adventure 大冒险家 (1970) were considered huge misfires upon release, it still showed Aznavour off as a world-wide attraction. While he was also seen in 世运铁人 (1970) (1970), 碉堡 (1973) (1973) and an umpteenth film version of 阿加莎·克里斯蒂's 无人生还 (1974), it was his music that kept him in the international limelight. Later films included Yiddish Connection (1986), which he co-wrote and provided music, and Il maestro (1990) with 马尔科姆·麦克道威尔; more recently he received kudos for his participation in the Canadian-French production 烽烟岁月 (2002).
Films aside, his chart-busting single "She" (1972-1974) went platinum in Great Britain. He also received thirty-seven gold albums in all. His most popular song in America, "Yesterday When I Was Young" has had renditions covered by everyone from Shirley Bassey to Julio Iglesias. In 1997, Aznavour received an honorary César Award. He has written three books, the memoirs "Aznavour By Aznavour" (1972), the song lyrics collection "Des mots à l'affiche" (1991) and a second memoir "Le temps des avants" (2003). A "Farewell Tour" was instigated in 2006 at age 82 and, health permitting, could last to 2010.
Married at least three times (some claim five) to Micheline Rugel, Evelyne Plessis and Ulla Thorsell, he is the father of six children (daughters Katia, Patricia and Seda Aznavour, and sons Misha, Nicholas, and Patrick Aznavour).
French singer/actor, a.k.a. Charles Aznavurian.
He is an Armenian-French singer-composer born in Paris but very popular among the French culture especially in Quebec.
Daughters: Seda, Patricia Aznavour and Katia Aznavour. Sons: Patrick and Mischa Aznavour (Micha Aznavour).
Worked with François Truffaut who petitioned for the release of Sergei Parajanov from the Soviet prisons; Aznavour also worked with 阿托姆·伊戈扬, whose 2nd favourite film is Sergei Parajanov's The Color of Pomegranates (1969) while 米基哈尔·瓦塔诺夫, the best friend of Sergei Parajanov, regards The Color of Pomegranates (1969) as his most favourite picture and Charles Aznavour as his most favourite singer.
Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986.
Partly inspired the character Char Aznable from the 1979 anime Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) (English name "Mobile Suit Gundam").
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1996.
In 2006, 82-year old Aznavour traveled to Cuba, where he, together with Chucho Valdes, recorded his new album "Color Ma Vie,"presented at Aznavour's Moscow concert in April 2007.
At the start of autumn in 2006, Aznavour initiated his farewell tour, performing in the US and Canada, and earning very positive reviews. For 2007, Aznavour has concerts scheduled all over Japan and Asia. The second half of 2007 sees Aznavour returning to Paris for over 20 shows at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. He has repeatedly stated that this farewell tour, health permitting, will likely last beyond 2010.
At age 75 years old, he continued to act in movies, writes songs and record. One album was entitled "Jazznavour," which featured new versions of his old classics recorded with a group of American jazz musicians.
Known for his "faits de societe" songs which dramatizes social issues. He has written songs about everything from AIDS and traffic accidents to divorce and weight problems.
At the age of 9, he heard boulevardier's Maurice Chevalier's "Donnez Moi La Main Mamz'elle Et Ne Dites Rien" and found his calling as a chansonnier.
Of Armenian descent, the performer founded the relief organization "Aznavour for Armenia" following the 1988 earthquake in his homeland.
In 1998, Aznavour was chosen "Entertainer of the Century" by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. Aznavour was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out 埃尔维斯·普雷斯利, 鲍勃·迪伦 and 弗兰克·辛纳特拉.
Through the beauty and magic of video technology, Aznavour performs with a ghostly 伊迪丝·琵雅芙, a la Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie, the song "Plus bleu que tes yeux.".
On July 5th, 2008 was invested as an honorary officer of the Order of Canada. The honorary status is a special designation reserved for non-Canadians.
He became Armenia's ambassador to Switzerland, where he resides. He was granted Armenian citizenship in December 2008. [February 2009]
On April 25th, 2009 received l'Ordre National du Québec. It's the highest Honor bestowed by the Government of Quebec.
Played a character named Ed Saroyan in two unrelated movies: "Shoot the Piano Player" and "Ararat". However, the character in the first one is named Edouard (French spelling) and the character in the second one is named Edward (English spelling).
Charles Aznavour is the cousin of Armenian born actor 迈克·康纳斯, who played in the Mannix series.
In Yerevan, Armenia, the Charles Anznavour square was named after him.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 24, 2017.
Mentioned in the 1980 song "Sister Europe" by The Psychedelic Furs.