Maurice Chevalier

Maurice Chevalier

Known for

Acting

Born

September 12, 1888

Birthplace

Paris, France

Died

January 1, 1972 (aged 83)

Biography

Maurice Auguste Chevalier (September 12, 1888 – January 1, 1972) was a French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer. He is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Livin' In The Sunlight", "Valentine", "Louise", "Mimi", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade, The Big Pond, The Smiling Lieutenant, One Hour with You and Love Me Tonight. His trademark attire was a boater hat and tuxedo.

Chevalier was born in Paris. He made his name as a star of musical comedy, appearing in public as a singer and dancer at an early age before working in menial jobs as a teenager. In 1909, he became the partner of the biggest female star in France at the ti...

Best known work

The Aristocats
The Aristocats
1970
Gigi
Gigi
1958
Love in the Afternoon
Love in the Afternoon
1957
Monkey Business
Monkey Business
1931
Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight
1932
In Search of the Castaways
In Search of the Castaways
1962
One Hour with You
One Hour with You
1932
The Oscars
The Oscars
1953
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
1974
The Smiling Lieutenant
The Smiling Lieutenant
1931

Filmography

  1. 2023

    L'Âge d'or de la pub

    as Self (archive footage)

  2. 2022

    The Century of IconsTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  3. 2022

    Charles Trenet, l'enchanteur

    as Self (archive footage)

  4. 2021

    Rendez-vous With Maurice Chevalier

    as Self - Entertainer (archive footage)

  5. 2019

    Les Trésors de Marcel Pagnol

    as Self (archive footage)

  6. 2018

    Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

    as Self (archive footage)

  7. 2015

    Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

    as Self (archive footage)

  8. 2003

    Complicated Women

    as Self (archive footage)

  9. 1990

    You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

    as Self (archive footage)

  10. 1984

    La Chance aux chansonsTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  11. 1984

    Going Hollywood: The '30s

    as (archive footage)

  12. 1976

    Bob Hope's World of Comedy

    as (archive footage)

  13. 1976

    That's Entertainment, Part II

    as (archive footage)

  14. 1976

    Hooray for Hollywood

    as Self (archive footage)

  15. 1975

    Système 2TV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  16. 1974

    That's Entertainment!

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  17. 1973

  18. 1971

    Cadet RousselleTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  19. 1970

    The Aristocats

    Theme Song Performance

  20. 1969

    The Sorrow and the PityTV

    as Self (archive footage) (2 episodes), Songs

  21. 1968

    The Dick Cavett ShowTV

    as Self - Guest (1 episode)

  22. 1968

  23. 1967

    Monkeys, Go Home!

    as Father Sylvain

  24. 1966

    ABC Stage 67TV

    as Self (1 episode)

  25. 1965

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