Perry Como

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

38

Gender

Male

Birthday

1912-05-18

Day of death

2001-05-12 (88 years old)

Place of Birth

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

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

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Colgate Comedy Hour

    The Colgate Comedy Hour

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

  • The Flip Wilson Show

    The Flip Wilson Show

  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • The Kennedy Center Honors

    The Kennedy Center Honors

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • American Bandstand

    American Bandstand

  • The Perry Como Christmas Show

    The Perry Como Christmas Show

  • Words and Music

    Words and Music

  • Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

    Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

  • Julie on Sesame Street

    Julie on Sesame Street

  • Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

  • Perry Como's Irish Christmas

    Perry Como's Irish Christmas

  • The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special

    The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special

  • The Pearl Bailey Show

    The Pearl Bailey Show

  • Doll Face

    Doll Face

  • Something for the Boys

    Something for the Boys

  • The Perry Como Show

    The Perry Como Show

  • If I'm Lucky

    If I'm Lucky

  • Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

  • Perry Como's Early American Christmas

    Perry Como's Early American Christmas

  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

  • The Chesterfield Supper Club

    The Chesterfield Supper Club

  • Perry Presents

    Perry Presents

  • Christmas Around the World with Perry Como

    Christmas Around the World with Perry Como

  • The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

    The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

  • Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara

    Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara

  • My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

  • The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

    The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

  • Perry Como's Christmas in Paris

    Perry Como's Christmas in Paris

  • Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land

    Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land

  • Perry Como's Christmas in New York

    Perry Como's Christmas in New York

  • Perry Como's Christmas in England

    Perry Como's Christmas in England