Perry Como
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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 | Acting |
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Most Rating | 7.778 |
Birthday | 1912-05-18 |
Place of Birth | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
Also Known As | Pierino Ronald Como, Mr. C, Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como, |
1948
Words and Music
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1945
Doll Face
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If I'm Lucky
6.5/2
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Something for the Boys
6.2/10
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2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
5.2/6
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2012
Perry Como Christmas Around the World
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Christmas Worldwide Celebration with Perry Como
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Perry Como Christmas Around the World
1971
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
7/1
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The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
1974
The Perry Como Christmas Show
8/1
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The Perry Como Christmas Show
2019
My Music: A Classic Christmas
7.5/2
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols perf...
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
1973
Julie on Sesame Street
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Julie on Sesame Street
2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
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The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
6/1
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
1980
Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land
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Perry Como celebrates Christmas in Israel with vists to Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
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Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land
1982
Perry Como's Christmas in Paris
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Perry Como's Christmas in Paris
1983
Perry Como's Christmas in New York
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Perry Como takes the Big Apple for Christmas.
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Perry Como's Christmas in New York
1984
Perry Como's Christmas in England
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In this Christmas special from England, Perry Como and guests perform holiday songs throughout the country.
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Perry Como's Christmas in England
1990
Night of 100 Stars III
4/2
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
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Night of 100 Stars III
1994
Perry Como's Irish Christmas
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Perry Como's last great concert special, filmed in Ireland and screened in 1994. Como appears before an audience of 4,500 in Ireland's celebrated Poin...
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Perry Como's Irish Christmas
1978
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
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1959
Some of Manie's Friends
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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
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