Quick Facts
Born:
1912-05-18
Birthplace:
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Perry Como
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Words and Music
Eddie Lorrison Anders
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
Doll Face
Nicky Ricci
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | My Music: A Classic Christmas MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Christmas Around the World with Perry Como MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | Perry Como's Irish Christmas MOVIE | Self |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Perry Como's Christmas in England MOVIE | Self |
| 1983 | Perry Como's Christmas in New York MOVIE | Self / Host |