About
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 time, Fréhel. Although their relationship was brief, she secured him his first major engagement, as a mimic and a singer in l'Alcazar in Marseille, for which he received critical acclaim by French...
Known for
Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseSeries • 1958
The AristocatsMovie • 1970
The Sorrow and the PitySeries • 1969
GigiMovie • 1958
Love in the AfternoonMovie • 1957
That's Entertainment!Movie • 1974
The Merry WidowMovie • 1934
Monkeys, Go Home!Movie • 1967
A Breath of ScandalMovie • 1960
One Hour with YouMovie • 1932
Can-CanMovie • 1960
FannyMovie • 1961
That's Entertainment, Part IIMovie • 1976
PepeMovie • 1960
Silence Is GoldenMovie • 1947
In Search of the CastawaysMovie • 1962
The Love ParadeMovie • 1929
Love Me TonightMovie • 1932
The Stolen JoolsMovie • 1931
The Smiling LieutenantMovie • 1931