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Perry Como Biography
Birth Name:Pierino Ronald Como
Birth Place:Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 1956, he won a Peabody Award for his work in television entertainment
- In 1952, he was named Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Was the godfather of fellow performer Debby Boone
- Before becoming a musician, he worked as a barber
- Was well known for his stint as the host of "Kraft Music Hall․"
- Recoreded as an artist with RCA Victor Records for 45 years
- Was the first of his twelve brothers and sisters to be born in the U․S
Awards
- 1958Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance (Male) in a Series by a Comedian, Singer, Host, Dancer, M.C., Announcer, Narrator, Panelist, or any Person who Essentially Plays Himself: nominated
- 1959Primetime Emmy-Best Performance by an Actor (Continuing Character) in a Musical or Variety Series: winner
- 1962Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series: nominated