
Perry Como
Biography
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 television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959, a Christopher Award (1956), and shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987. Posthumously, Como received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. He has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music.
Personal Info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-05-18
Place of Birth
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cast
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
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Words and Music
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Doll Face
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If I'm Lucky
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Something for the Boys
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Some of Manie's Friends
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
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Night of 100 Stars III
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Perry Como's Irish Christmas
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Christmas Around the World with Perry Como
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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
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The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
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The Perry Como Christmas Show
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
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Julie on Sesame Street
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
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Perry Como's Christmas in England
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Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land
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Perry Como's Christmas in Paris
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Perry Como's Christmas in New York
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Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl
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Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara
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