Perry Como

Also known as Pierino Ronald

American singer, actor, television personality (1912-2001)

Film & TV

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety…

Known for

My Music: A Classic Christmas — Self (archive footage)2019
Tab Hunter Confidential — Self (archive)2015
Christmas Around the World with Perry Como — Self2012
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer — Self (archive footage)2006
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years — Self (archive footage)2002
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 — Self (archive footage)2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 — Self (archive footage)2001
Perry Como's Irish Christmas — Self1994
Night of 100 Stars III — Self1990
Perry Como's Christmas in San Antonio — Self - Host1986

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Key facts

Born: Pierino Ronald Como , ( 1912-05-18 ) May 18, 1912, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Died: May 12, 2001 (2001-05-12) (aged 88), Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida , U.S.
Resting place: Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Florida
Other name: Mr. C.
Occupations: Singer actor television personality
Years active: 1932–1997
Spouse: Roselle Belline ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1933 ; died 1998 )
Genres: Vocal pop easy listening
Instrument: Vocals
Labels: Decca RCA Victor His Master's Voice

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Ronald
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Canonsburg
Place of death: Jupiter Inlet Colony
Occupation: singer
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Genre: pop music
Instrument: voice
Record label: Decca
Official website: www.perrycomo.com
Image: Perry Como NYWTS.jpg
Voice type: baritone

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topic's main category: Category:Perry Como
Commons category: Perry Como
date of birth: 1912-05-18
date of death: 2001-05-12
writing language: English language
cause of death: Alzheimer's disease
birth name: Pierino Ronald Como
name in native language: Perry Como
start of work period: 1932-00-00
end of work period: 1998-00-00
manner of death: natural causes

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Encyclopedic overview

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (/ˈkoʊmoʊ/; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.

"Mr. C.", as Como was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, Como's life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."

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