| First Name |
Engelbert
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| Middle Name |
George
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| Last Name |
Humperdinck
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| Full Name at Birth |
Arnold George Dorsey
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| Alternative Name |
Engelbert, Gerry Dorsey, Engelbert Humperdinck, Arnold George Dorsey
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| Birthday |
2nd May, 1936
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| Birthplace |
Madras, Madras Presidency, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]
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| Height |
6' 1½" (187 cm)
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| Weight |
168lbs (76 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Hazel
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Distinctive Feature |
Tall stature, Fuller lips, Sharp nose
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| University |
University of Leicester
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Musician
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his smooth baritone voice and romantic ballads, rising to fame in the 1960s. He is best known for the massive 1967 hit "Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)," alongside hits like "The Last Waltz" and "Winter World of Love," selling over 140 million records worldwide
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Easy Listening, Traditional Pop, Schlager
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| Music Genre |
Vocal, Pop/Rock, Country
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| Year(s) Active |
1956–present, 1956–present
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| Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Vocal Pop, AM Pop, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Traditional Pop, Standards, Contemporary Country, Adult Contemporary
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| Music Mood |
Intimate, Reserved, Romantic, Soft, Wistful, Gentle, Refined/Mannered, Relaxed, Sentimental, Sweet, Theatrical, Warm, Bittersweet, Elegant, Lush, Reflective, Earnest, Laid-Back/Mellow, Poignant, Smooth
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Saxophone
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| Record Label |
Decca Records, Parrot Records, Epic Records, White Records, OK! Good Records, Decca, Parrot, Epic, White, Ariola
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Celebrity Talent International, Dorsey Productions, The Random House Group Limited
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial: Staples Office Supply stores, 2006
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| Official Websites |
http://www.engelbert.com, www.allmovie.com/artist/engelbert-humperdinck-p33910, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/1007333-engelbert_humperdinck, http://engelbert.com
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Arnold George Dorsey, MBE (born 2 May 1936), known professionally as Engelbert Humperdinck, is a British singer described by AllMusic as "one of the finest middle-of-the-road balladeers around". He achieved international prominence in 1967 with his recording of "Release Me".
