1921 - 1959
Mario Lanza American Singer
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Mario Lanza dating history
Relationships
Mario Lanza was previously married to Betty Hicks (1945 - 1959).
Mario Lanza was in a relationship with Inger Stevens.
Mario Lanza had an encounter with Zsa Zsa Gabor (1958).
About
American Singer Mario Lanza was born Alfred Arnold Cocozza on 31st January, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and passed away on 7th Oct 1959 Rome, Italy aged 38. He is most remembered for Be My Love" became his first million-selling hit. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Mario Lanza was in 3 on-screen matchups, including Ann Blyth in The Great Caruso (1951), Kathryn Grayson in That Midnight Kiss (1949) and Zsa Zsa Gabor in For the First Time (1959).
Mario Lanza is a member of the following lists: American male singers, American musicians and Traditional pop music singers.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
15 years, 9 months
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| Dating | 1 |
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| Encounter | 1 |
3 months, 2 days
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| Total | 3 |
15 years, 9 months
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5 years, 4 months
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3 months, 2 days
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Details
| First Name |
Mario
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| Last Name |
Lanza
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| Full Name at Birth |
Alfred Arnold Cocozza
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| Alternative Name |
The Tiger, The Service Caruso (while he was in the US Army), Freddy, Alfred Arnold Cocozza, Mario Lanza
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| Birthday |
31st January, 1921
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| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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| Died |
7th October, 1959
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| Place of Death |
Rome, Italy
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| Height |
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Wavy Black Hair, Deep voice
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actor
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Be My Love" became his first million-selling hit
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| Music Genre |
Vocal
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| Music Style |
Traditional Pop, Popular Music Entry, Standards, Cast Recordings, Stage & Screen, Musical Theater, Opera
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| Music Mood |
Theatrical, Dramatic, Sophisticated, Somber, Sensual, Sentimental, Passionate, Warm, Elegant, Melancholy, Confident, Bittersweet, Wistful, Reflective, Intimate, Romantic, Yearning
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| Official Websites |
www.lanzalegend.com/
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| Father |
Antonio Cocozza
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| Mother |
Maria Lanza
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| Friend |
David Niven, Greg Bautzer
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Mario Lanza (LA(H)N-zə, born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza January 31, 1921 – October 7, 1959) was an American tenor and actor. He was a Hollywood film star popular in the late 1940s and the 1950s. Lanza began studying to be a professional singer at the age of 16. After appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in 1947, Lanza signed a seven-year film contract with Louis B. Mayer, the head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, who saw his performance and was impressed by his singing. Prior to that, the adult Lanza sang only two performances of an opera. The following year (1948) he sang the role of Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly in New Orleans.
