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Maurice Chevalier

French singer, actor, and entertainer (1888–1972)

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Occupation

Actor

Born in

20th arrondissement of Paris

Born

September 12, 1888

Zodiac

Virgo

30,426

days lived

83

age at death

Born
September 12, 1888 in 🇫🇷20th arrondissement of Paris
Died
January 1, 1972 (aged 83)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·rat 🐀
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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.

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Sun Sign

Virgo♍︎

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1972
Day 30,425
Age 83

Death of Maurice Chevalier

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Jan 1, 1972

Maurice Chevalier dies in Paris.

1968
Day 28,964
Age 79

Special Tony Award

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Jan 1, 1968

Received a Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement.

1959
Day 25,677
Age 70

Honorary Academy Award

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Jan 1, 1959

Received an Honorary Academy Award for his contributions.

1958
Day 25,312
Age 69

Gigi Film Release

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Jan 1, 1958

Starred in the film 'Gigi', a major success.

1946
Day 20,929
Age 57

Divorce from Nita Raya

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Jan 1, 1946

Divorced from Nita Raya.

1937
Day 17,924
Age 49

Marriage to Nita Raya

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Oct 10, 1937

Married Nita Raya.

1934
Day 16,546
Age 45

The Merry Widow Film

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Jan 1, 1934

Starred in 'The Merry Widow'.

1931
Day 15,450
Age 42

The Smiling Lieutenant Film

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Jan 1, 1931

Starred in 'The Smiling Lieutenant'.

1928
Day 14,354
Age 39

Paramount Contract

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Jan 1, 1928

Signed a contract with Paramount Pictures.

Day 14,354
Age 39

Innocents of Paris Film

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Jan 1, 1928

Starred in 'Innocents of Paris'.

1922
Day 12,163
Age 33

Broadway Debut

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Jan 1, 1922

Made his Broadway debut in 'Dédé'.

1914
Day 9,241
Age 25

World War I Service

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Jan 1, 1914

Served in the French Army during World War I.

1909
Day 7,415
Age 20

Folies Bergère

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Jan 1, 1909

Became a star at the Folies Bergère.

1900
Day 4,128
Age 11

Early Stage Performances

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Jan 1, 1900

Began performing in small-time theaters.

1888
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Maurice Chevalier's Birth

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Sep 12, 1888

Born in Paris, France.