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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 Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra.

He is an Armenian-French singer-composer born in Paris but very popular among the French culture especially in Quebec.

Of Armenian descent, the performer founded the relief organization "Aznavour for Armenia" following the 1988 earthquake in his homeland.

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.

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.

Through the beauty and magic of video technology, Aznavour performs with a ghostly Édith Piaf, 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. (febrero de 2009)

On April 25th, 2009 received l'Ordre National du Québec. It's the highest Honor bestowed by the Government of Quebec.

Mentioned in the 1980 song "Sister Europe" by The Psychedelic Furs.

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.

Worked with François Truffaut who petitioned for the release of Sergei Parajanov from the Soviet prisons; Aznavour also worked with Atom Egoyan, whose 2nd favourite film is Sergei Parajanov's El color de la granada (1969) while Mikhail Vartanov, the best friend of Sergei Parajanov, regards El color de la granada (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 Kidô senshi Gandamu (1979) (English name "Mobile Suit Gundam").

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 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.

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).

In 1964, he recorded the French song "Toi et tes Yeux d'Enfant" with the music of Jeff Davis but the original music was composed by Henri Betti in 1960.

French singer/actor, a.k.a. Charles Aznavurian.

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.

In Yerevan, Armenia, the Charles Anznavour square was named after him.

He was awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General in Paris, France.

He was awarded the O.C. (Honorary Officer of the Order of Canada) on April 10, 2008 and invested on July 5, 2008 from the Canadian Governor General in Paris, France. Singer, songwriter and actor, he was one of France's most popular musical icons. For the past 60 years, he has been singing about our love stories and everyday lives in many languages. Versatile and passionate, this enduring legend has charmed audiences around the world; but first and foremost, he remains an ambassador of the French language. Since first coming to Montréal, he has remained deeply attached to Canada, where he has drawn admirers from coast to coast to coast. Dedicated to humanitarian causes, he shares his artistic talents in support of charitable organizations in Armenia, where he was appointed UNESCO's Permanent Ambassador.

He formed a successful vocal duet with Pierre Roche from 1942 to 1949.