First Name |
Vito
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Middle Name |
Rocco
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Last Name |
Farinola
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Full Name at Birth |
Vito Rocco Farinola
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Alternative Name |
Vic Damone
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Birthday |
12th June, 1928
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Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Died |
11th February, 2018
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Place of Death |
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
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Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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Weight |
185lbs (84 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Distinctive Feature |
Italian and French descent, He received the "Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Bahai
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Lafayette High School, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Alexander Hamilton High School, Elmsford, New York, USA
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Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Radio/Television Presenter, Entertainer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
I Have But One Heart
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Music Genre (Text) |
Big Band, Traditional Pop
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Year(s) Active |
1947 - present, 1947-2001, 1947–2001
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Music Style |
Show Tunes, Vocal Pop, Cast Recordings, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Standards, Popular Music Entry
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Music Mood |
Sophisticated, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Dramatic, Earnest, Lush, Smooth, Elegant, Intimate, Theatrical, Amiable/Good-Natured, Joyous, Gentle, Sentimental, Reserved, Warm, Soothing, Stylish, Happy, Calm/Peaceful, Romantic
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Mercury Records, Columbia Records, Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, RCA Records, Crown Records, RCA Victor, Mercury, Columbia, Capitol, Warner Bros., Crown
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
IVI Management
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Clothes Size |
9
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Shoe Size |
12
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Official Websites |
www.vicdamone.com/, www.allmusic.com/artist/vic-damone-mn0000205254, www.imdb.com/name/nm0198954/, www.nndb.com/people/655/000022589/, http://www.vicdamone.com, http://www.vicdamone.com/
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Father |
Rocco Farinola
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Mother |
Mamie Damone Farinola
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Family Member |
Doretta Morrow (cousin), William Karant (son-in-law), Vic Damone Jr. (son), Perry Damone (son), Victoria Damone (daughter), Andrea Damone (daughter), Daniella Damone (daughter), Tate (grandchild), Paige (grandchild), Sloane (grandchild), Rocco (grandchild), Daniella Grace (grandchild), Grant (grandchild)
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Friend |
Charlie Morrison, Perry Como, Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas
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Associated People |
Milton Berle, Perry Como, Al Evans, Johnny Cash
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Pets |
Cats
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Favorite People |
Frank Sinatra
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Favorite Places |
Brooklyn, New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Milan, Paris, Chicago, London, Miami, Palm Beach, Manhattan
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Favorite Colors |
Black, White, Red, Yellow, Grey, Brown
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Favorite Accessories |
Hats
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Vic Damone (born Vito Rocco Farinola; June 12, 1928 – February 11, 2018) was an American traditional pop and big band singer, actor, radio and television presenter, and entertainer. He was best known for his performances of songs such as the number one hit "You're Breaking My Heart", and other hits like "On the Street Where You Live" (from My Fair Lady) and "I Have But One Heart".