Cast

Maurice Chevalier

1888 – 1972

Active years (films on this site)

1929–1958

Genres

ComedyRomanceMusicalDrama

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodFrench Poetic Realism and Classical Cinema

Directors worked with

Ernst Lubitsch1 filmRené Clair1 filmVincente Minnelli1 film

Biography

Maurice Auguste Chevalier was a French singer, actor, and entertainer. He is 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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Awards and honours

International

• Academy Honorary Award 1958
• Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award 1958
• Special Tony Award 1968
• Grammy Hall of Fame 1997
• Disney Legends 2002
• Knight of the Legion of Honour
• Knight of the Order of Leopold
• Officer of the Legion of Honour
• Officer of the National Order of Merit
• Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

National / local

• Croix de guerre 1914–1918

3 films on this site

1. The Love Parade 1929 · Ernst Lubitsch · IMDb 6.9 · Cast
2. Man About Town 1947 · René Clair · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
3. Gigi 1958 · Vincente Minnelli · IMDb 6.6 · Cast