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.
Known For
Self
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
Eddie Lorrison Anders
Words and Music
Nicky Ricci
Doll Face
Allen Clark
If I'm Lucky
Sergeant Laddie Green
Something for the Boys
Some of Manie's Friends
Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
Perry Como's Irish Christmas
Self
Christmas Around the World with Perry Como
Self (archive footage)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Self
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
Himself
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Self (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Self
Julie on Sesame Street
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Perry Como's Christmas in England
Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land
Perry Como's Christmas in Paris
Self / Host
Perry Como's Christmas in New York
Self
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl
Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-05-18
Place of Birth
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Pierino Ronald Como