Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one... More

Date of birth:

  • May 18, 1912

Date of death:

  • May 12, 2001 (age 89 years)

Also known as:

  • Pierino Ronaldo Como,
  • Como, Perry,
  • Pierino Roland Como

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  • Jul 31, 1933

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  • 1.676 m (5.499 ft )

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