Ross Bagdasarian Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a cousin of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan
• Was the father of actors Carol Bagdasarian and Ross Bagdasarian Jr
• Is best known as the creator of "Alvin and the Chipmunks․"
• Co-wrote the Rosemary Clooney hit song "Come On-a My House․"
• Performed all of the character voices on the first recording of "The Chipmunk Song․"
• Served in the United States Army during World War II
• Released the music album "The Music of David Seville" in 1957