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Perry Como
1912–2001Canonsburg, PAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Beloved crooner and TV host; sold 100M+ records; born Pierino Ronald Como
Biography
5 Emmy Awards; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 600+ recordings
Notable For
- Beloved crooner and TV host
- sold 100M+ records
- born Pierino Ronald Como
Honors & Recognition
- 5 Emmy Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 600+ recordings
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perry Como Italian?
Yes — Perry Como is of Italian heritage with roots in Abruzzo. Beloved crooner and TV host; sold 100M+ records; born Pierino Ronald Como
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1912–2001
- Birth Place
- Canonsburg, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Abruzzo
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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