Perry Como

Born

May 18, 1912

Died

May 12, 2001 (88 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

My Music: A Classic Christmas

My Music: A Classic Christmas

Self (archive footage)

7.5

2019

Christmas Around the World with Perry Como

Christmas Around the World with Perry Como

Self

0.0

2012

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

Self (archive footage)

0.0

2006

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

Self (archive footage)

5.2

2002

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

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

Self (archive footage)

0.0

2001

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

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

Self (archive footage)

0.0

2001

Perry Como's Irish Christmas

Perry Como's Irish Christmas

Self

0.0

1994

Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

Self

4.0

1990

Perry Como's Christmas in England

0.0

1984

Perry Como's Christmas in New York

Self / Host

8.0

1983

Perry Como's Christmas in Paris

Perry Como's Christmas in Paris

0.0

1982

Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara

0.0

1982

Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land

0.0

1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

Self · (1 episode)

7.4

1978

Perry Como's Early American Christmas

Perry Como's Early American Christmas

Self

0.0

1978

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest

6.0

1977

Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

Self

0.0

1977

The Perry Como Christmas Show

The Perry Como Christmas Show

Himself

6.5

1974

Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

Self

8.0

1973

The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special

The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special

Self

7.0

1971

The Pearl Bailey Show

Self · (1 episode)

0.0

1971

The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

Self · (1 episode)

4.8

1970

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self · (4 episodes)

6.5

1968

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

Self · (1 episode)

7.7

1967

The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace

Self - Host · (1 episode)

4.5

1964

Perry Presents

(13 episodes)

0.0

1959

Some of Manie's Friends

0.0

1959

Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

Self - Host · (7 episodes)

4.7

1958

American Bandstand

American Bandstand

Self · (1 episode)

8.4

1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Self · (1 episode)

6.0

1956

The Perry Como Show

The Perry Como Show

Host · (13 episodes)

7.3

1956

The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Self · (1 episode)

6.8

1950

Words and Music

Words and Music

Eddie Lorrison Anders

5.7

1948

The Chesterfield Supper Club

Host · (1 episode)

0.0

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self · (2 episodes)

6.8

1948

If I'm Lucky

If I'm Lucky

Allen Clark

6.5

1946

Doll Face

Doll Face

Nicky Ricci

4.2

1945

Something for the Boys

Something for the Boys

Sergeant Laddie Green

6.2

1944