Born Chahnour Varigan Aznavourian in Paris, to immigrant parents of Armenian origin, Charles Aznavour is one of France's most treasured musical exports. A singer-songwriter who has composed and recorded upwards of 1,300 songs and sold over 100 million records, he also has acting credits in over 60 films. Aznavour is recognised worldwide as one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century.