Perry Como
Acting • Born 1912-05-18 – Died 2001-05-12
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.
Filmography
39 credits
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
Movie • 1978
Self
Words and Music
Movie • 1948
Eddie Lorrison Anders
Doll Face
Movie • 1945
Nicky Ricci
If I'm Lucky
Movie • 1946
Allen Clark
Something for the Boys
Movie • 1944
Sergeant Laddie Green
Some of Manie's Friends
Movie • 1959
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Movie • 2002
Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars III
Movie • 1990
Self
Perry Como's Irish Christmas
Movie • 1994
Self
Christmas Around the World with Perry Como
Movie • 2012
Self
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Movie • 2006
Self (archive footage)
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
Movie • 1971
Self
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Movie • 1974
Himself
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
Julie on Sesame Street
Movie • 1973
Self
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Movie • 2001
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Movie • 2001
Self (archive footage)
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Movie • 1977
Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest
Perry Como's Christmas in England
Movie • 1984
Perry Como's Christmas in the Holy Land
Movie • 1980
Perry Como's Christmas in Paris
Movie • 1982
Perry Como's Christmas in New York
Movie • 1983
Self / Host
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl
Movie • 1977
Self
Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara
Movie • 1982
The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV • 1950
Self
American Bandstand
TV • 1957
Self
The Hollywood Palace
TV • 1964
Self - Host
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self (uncredited)
Kraft Music Hall
TV • 1958
Self - Host
The Flip Wilson Show
TV • 1970
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV • 1956
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
TV • 1978
Self
The Perry Como Show
TV • 1956
Host
Perry Presents
TV • 1959
The Chesterfield Supper Club
TV • 1948
Host
The Pearl Bailey Show
TV • 1971
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self