Perry Como
Known For
Acting
Born
1912-05-18 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
2001-05-12
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.
Most Known For
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
as Self - Host
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
American Bandstand
as Self
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Host
The Pearl Bailey Show
as Self
The Perry Como Show
as Host
Night of 100 Stars III
as Self
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl
as Self
Words and Music
as Eddie Lorrison Anders
Perry Presents
The Chesterfield Supper Club
as Host
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as Self (archive footage)