Perry Como

perry-como-photofest-450x600.jpg

Perry Como

Perry Como

Photo credit: 
Photofest

Perry Como

Date of Birth: May 18, 1912
Date of Passing: May 12, 2001
Birthplace: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Perry Como was an American singer and television personality.

During a career spanning more than half a century, Como sold millions of records for RCA and pioneered a musical variety television show.

Como was seen weekly on television from 1948 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program monthly until 1967.

His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world.

Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como released numerous hit records from the 1940s through the 1970s.

Perry Como was an American singer and television personality.

During a career spanning more than half a century, Como sold millions of records for RCA and pioneered a musical variety television show.

Como was seen weekly on television from 1948 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program monthly until 1967.

His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world.

Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como released numerous hit records from the 1940s through the 1970s.

Como's appeal spanned generations and he was universally respected for both his professional standards and the conduct in his personal life.

Perry Como was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1989.

Show more
Bust of Perry Como
Fill 1
Fill 1
Bust of Perry Como
Camera

Bust of Perry Como in the Hall of Fame Garden. Sculpture by Richard Stiles.

Browser Requirements
The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser.

We suggest you use the latest version of any of these browsers:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari


Visiting the site with Internet Explorer or other browsers may not provide the best viewing experience.

Close Window