Chevalier, Maurice
(1888–1972)
Chevalier, Maurice (12 Sep 1888–1 Jan 1972) French singer and motion picture actor, born in Paris. He appeared in the Folies-Bergère and other cabarets in Paris, served in World War I, performed in musicals in Paris and London, then went to Hollywood in 1929. International fame came with two later movies, Gigi (1958), and Can Can (1960). He was presented with a special Academy Award in 1958. Chevalier died in Paris. He recorded extensively, beginning in March 1919 with one song for HMV, On the…