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Mario Lanza
1921–1959Philadelphia, PAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
The Great Caruso film
Biography
The Great Caruso film; popular tenor who crossed classical and pop; born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza; died at 38. The Great Caruso (1951) biggest film for MGM since Gone With the Wind; 30M+ records sold
Notable For
- The Great Caruso film
- popular tenor who crossed classical and pop
- born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza
- died at 38
Honors & Recognition
- The Great Caruso (1951) biggest film for MGM since Gone With the Wind
- 30M+ records sold
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mario Lanza Italian?
Yes — Mario Lanza is of Italian heritage with roots in Abruzzo. The Great Caruso film
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Opera/Pop
- Years
- 1921–1959
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Abruzzo
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