Cast & creator
Perry Como
Best known for The Carol Burnett Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) 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. Como received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959, a Christopher Award (1956), and shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987. Posthumously, Como received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. He has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music.
Also known as: Pierino Ronald Como, Mr. C, Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como
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film credits
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1944–2025 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (43)
Showing 43 of 43 credits
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
1967
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self
1956
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
1970
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
Kraft Music Hall
Self - Host
1958Kraft Music Hall
Self (Host)
1958
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
1978
American Bandstand
Self
1957
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Host
1964The Pearl Bailey Show
Self
1971Perry Presents
1959
The Perry Como Show
Host
1956
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
2001
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1990
Words and Music
Eddie Lorrison Anders
1948
Something for the Boys
Sergeant Laddie Green
1944
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
2001Perry Como's Christmas in San Antonio
Self - Host
1986
Doll Face
Nicky Ricci
1945
Tab Hunter Confidential
Self (archive)
2015
If I'm Lucky
Allen Clark
1946
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Self (archive footage)
2006
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
2002The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Luke Sleepwalker / Musical Guest
1977
Julie on Sesame Street
Self
1973
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
Self
1971
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Self (archive footage)
2019
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl
Self
1977
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
Self
1978
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Himself
1974Some of Manie's Friends
1959
Christmas Around the World with Perry Como
Self
2012
Perry Como's Irish Christmas
Self
1994Perry Como's Christmas in New York
Self / Host
1983Perry Como's Easter in Guadalajara
1982The Chesterfield Supper Club
Host
1948
Some Enchanted Evening
Musician
2025Perry Como's Christmas in England
1984