Perry Como

Birth Name:

Pierino Ronald Como

Birth Place:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

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

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

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