Biography

Charles Aznavour, May 22, 1924, Paris) is a French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat of Armenian descent. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the most well-known singers in the world. He is known for his 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 in 5 languages , and sold well over 100 million records. In 1998, Charles Aznavour was chosen as Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. Aznavour started his global farewell tour in late 2006, which continues through this day. In 2009 he was appointed ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland. His best hits: Tu t’laisses aller (1960), Il faut savoir (1961), Les comédiens (1962), La mamma (1963), Et pourtant (1963), For Me Formidable (1964), Que c'est triste Venise (1964), Emmenez-moi (1967), Désormais (1969) et La bohème (1971)