| Perry Como Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1912 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Date of Death | May 12, 2001 |
Perry Como was an American singer, musician, actor, and television personality whose career spanned more than half a century. From 1943 until 1987, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor and reportedly sold 100 million records worldwide. His discography consists of several albums such as I Believe ~ Songs of All Faiths Sung by Perry Como, Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music, A Sentimental Date With Perry, We Get Letters, Around the Christmas Tree, Saturday Night with Mr. C, So Smooth, Seasons Greetings from Perry Como, When You Come to the End of the Day, Perry Como, The Best of Irving Berlin’s Songs from Mr. President, Sing to Me Mr. C, Look to Your Heart, The Songs I Love, For The Young At Heart, It’s Impossible, By Request, Today, Perry Como In Italy, Lightly Latin, The Best of British, Just Out of Reach, Perry, I Think of You, So It Goes / Goodbye for Now, The Perry Como Christmas Album, And I Love You So, Seattle, and Where You’re Concerned. In addition to that, he was also a part of a variety of shows and movies which include the likes of The Frank Sinatra Show, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Strike It Rich, The Bob Hope Show, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, Doll Face, Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, Words and Music, The Tom Jones Show, The Fifth Freedom, Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters, Julie on Sesame Street, CBS This Morning, Tobaccoland on Parade, Evening at Pops, Entertainment Tonight, Upbeat in Music, Something for the Boys, and March of Time.
Born Name
Pierino Ronald Como
Nick Names
Perry, Mr. C, The Latin Lover
Perry Como as seen in a publicity photo in 1962 (NBC Television / eBay / Public Domain)
Age
He was born on May 18, 1912.
Died
On May 12, 2001, Perry Como died in his sleep at the age of 88 at his home in Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It was reported that he suffered from symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Resting Place
Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
He resided in Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.
Nationality
Education
Perry Como took music lessons.
Occupation
Singer, Musician, Actor, Television Personality
Family
- Father – Pietro Como (1877–1945) (A mill hand and an amateur baritone)
- Mother – Lucia Travaglini (1883–1961)
- Siblings – He had 6 older and 6 younger siblings.
- Others – Domenicantonio Rocco Como (Paternal Grandfather), Basilica Campana (Paternal Grandmother), Rinaldo Travaglini (Maternal Grandfather)
Genre
Vocal Pop, Easy Listening
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Decca Records, RCA Victor
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $40 Million at the time of his death.
Build
Slim
From Left to Right – Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and Arthur Godfrey as seen in a publicity photo in 1950 (CBS / eBay / Public Domain)
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Perry Como dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Perry Como was of Italian descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Mellow baritone voice
Perry Como Favorite Things
- Saying Of Como’s – “To This Place God Has Brought Me”
Source – Wikipedia
Perry Como in 1939, when he was with the Ted Weems Orchestra (Music Corporation of America /Bloom, Chicago (photographer) / eBay / Public Domain)
Perry Como Facts
Featured Image by NBC Television / eBay / Public Domain