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Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como was an American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."
Birth Name
Pierino Ronald Como
Born
Saturday, 18 May 1912
Died
Saturday, 12 May 2001
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem | Self | 2020 |
| Kaye Ballard - The Show Goes On | Self | 2020 |
| My Music: A Classic Christmas | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2019 |
| Tab Hunter Confidential | Self | 2015 |
| Arnie | Self - Host, The Perry Como Show | 2014 |
| TV's Western Heroes | Self | 2013 |
| 20 Feet from Stardom | Self | 2013 |
| Legends in Concert: Unwind to the Sound of Romantic Voices | Self | 2012 |
| 30 for 30 | Self | 2009 |
| Pioneers of Television | Self | 2008 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
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| Year | Type | Category | Won |
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| 1962 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series | Nominated |
| 1959 | Emmy | Best Performance by an Actor (Continuing Character) in a Musical or Variety Series | Won |
| 1958 | 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 |
