Maurice Chevalier Overview:

Legendary actor, Maurice Chevalier, was born Maurice Auguste Chevalier on Sep 12, 1888 in Paris, France. Chevalier died at the age of 83 on Jan 1, 1972 in Paris, France and was laid to rest in Cimeti?re de Marnes la Coquette Cemetery in Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France Region, France.

MINI BIO:

French actor and crooner of long stage background and international reputation. With twinkling eyes, Gallie charm, and leering lower lip, Chevalier became a big star of early Hollywood musical comedies, especially opposite Jeanette MacDonald. Everyone imitated his singing - even the Marx Brothers. Returned in the fifties, still lecherous but more avuncular. Given a special Academy Award in 1958. Died from a heart attack. He was nominated for best actor Oscars in The Love Parade and The Big Pond.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Chevalier was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award. However he won one Honorary Oscar Award in 1958 for his contributions to the world of entertainment for more than half a century .

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1929/30Best ActorThe Big Pond (1930)Pierre MirandeNominated

Academy Awards (Honorary Oscars)

YearAwardDescription
1958Honorary Awardfor his contributions to the world of entertainment for more than half a century

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Maurice Chevalier's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #25 on Dec 4, 1934. On 2002, Chevalier received the Disney Legends Award for living up to the Disney principals of imagination, skill, discipline, craftsmanship and magic.

BlogHub Articles:

One Hour With You (1931): Jeanette MacDonald and

By 4 Star Film Fan on May 11, 2022 From 4 Star Films

Ah, Spring in Paris! The local gendarmerie is intent on cleaning up the parks of couples canoodling. Among them are Andre Bertier () and his gal pal Colette (Jeanette MacDonald). But it’s perfectly decent. As they sing, later in bed together, “what a little thing like a ... Read full article


Classic Movie Legend Tribute:

By minooallen on Sep 12, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, , born on September 12, 1888! is what some like to call a born entertainer. His impeccable comedic timing and exaggerated heavy French accent combined with poor-working class background made him an extremely approachable star... Read full article


“Gigi” – Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan,

By Art on Jul 10, 2011 From Classic Cinema Gold

“This story is about a little girl. It could be about any one of those little girls playing there. But it isn’t. It’s about one in particular. Her name is Gigi.” ~ Honore Lachaille () . “Gigi” is a 1958 musical film produced by Arthur Freed and... Read full article


Monday Serenade: and Jeanette MacDonald

By KC on Jul 6, 2009 From Classic Movies

In this elaborate opening number from Rouben Mamoulian's Love Me Tonight (1932), tailor sings Isn't It Romantic as a chauvinistic little ditty about his lover catering to his every need. His customer takes up the tune as he leaves the shop and it is then passed from person ... Read full article


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Maurice Chevalier Quotes:

Princess Jeanette: What are you doing now?
Maurice Courtelin: I'm thinking. I'm thinking of you without these clothes.
Princess Jeanette: Open your eyes at once!
Maurice Courtelin: Oh no, pardon madam. With different clothes. Smart clothes.


Lord Glenarvan: Why would a shark swallow a bottle?
Jacques Paganel: What was in his mind, I don't know. I only know what was in his stomach.


Ariane Chavasse: Working on a new case?
Claude Chavasse: A client from Brussels. His wife ran away to Paris with the chauffeur. I have to find them; the husband wants his car back.


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Maurice Chevalier Facts
Won a Special Tony Award in 1968.

On his death the "Times" of London wrote: "Paris has lost another piece of its history and of its legend".

Chevalier was an infantryman in the French army during World War I and was captured by German troops in 1914. He spent two years in the Alten Grabow POW camp.

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