Russ Columbo

Also known as Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo

American singer, violinist, and actor (1908–1934)

Film & TV

Camden, New Jersey, USA

Known for

Death In Hollywood1990
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1983
Wake Up and Dream — Paul Scotti1934
Moulin Rouge — Russ Columbo1934
That Goes Double — Russ Columbo1933
Broadway Thru a Keyhole — Clark Brian1933
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1933
Hell Bound1931
The Texan — Singing Cowboy at Campfire (uncredited)1930
Wolf Song — Ambrosio Guiterrez1929

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Type: Person
Country: US
Active from: 1908-01-14
Active to: 1934-09-02

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Total plays: 217,316

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Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908–September 2, 1934), better known by the name Russ Columbo, was an American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love," and the legend surrounding his early death. Columbo was born in Camden, New Jersey, United States the twelfth child of Italian immigrant parents. He started playing the violin while still very young, and debuted professionally at the age of 13. <a href="https:/

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Colombo
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Camden
Place of death: Los Angeles
Occupation: songwriter
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Genre: jazz
Instrument: voice
Image: Russ Columbo.jpg

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place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
date of birth: 1908-01-14
date of death: 1934-09-02
manner of death: accidental death
Commons category: Russ Columbo
start of work period: 1921-00-00
name in native language: Russ Columbo
ethnic group: Italian Americans
birth name: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo
writing language: English language

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