Charles Aznavour Awarded An Honorary Star On Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame

Legendary artist Charles Aznavour, widely recognized as one of the world’s greatest living entertainers, was awarded an honorary star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The presentation of Aznavour’s Walk of Fame star will took place at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The award recognized Aznavour for his contributions to the Arts and the global Armenian community. The Very Rev. Fr. Pakrad Dz. V. Berjekian, Diocesan Vicar General, attended the ceremony and congratulated the legendary singer/songwriter on the auspcious occasion.

The plaque was awarded by Senator Kevin de León, who represents Little Armenia in Hollywood, in honor of the world-renowned artist’s arrival to the United States and his upcoming performance at the Pantages Theatre on Friday, October 28.

Over the course of his unprecedented eight-decade career, Aznavour has performed countless shows across the globe. The 92-year old Aznavour has written over 800 songs and recorded over 1,200, selling more than 180 million records worldwide. In 1998, he was named “Entertainer of the Century” by CNN and Time online. Known as “French Frank Sinatra” and his country’s most famous crooner, Aznavour ranks as one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time and master of the chanson.