
Vic Damone
- Date of Birth: 1928-06-12
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Vic Damone (born Vito Rocco Farinola in New York, June 12, 1928) is an American singer and entertainer. His father was an electrician; and his mother taught piano. His cousin was the actress and singe... Vic Damone (born Vito Rocco Farinola in New York, June 12, 1928) is an American singer and entertainer. His father was an electrician; and his mother taught piano. His cousin was the actress and singer Doretta Morrow. Inspired by his favorite singer, Frank Sinatra, Damone began taking voice lessons. By mid 1947, Damone had signed a contract with Mercury Records. His first release, "I Have But One Heart", reached #7 on the Billboard chart. "You Do" reached the same peak. These were followed by a number of other hits. In 1948 he got his own weekly radio show, Saturday Night Serenade. In 1951, Damone appeared in two movies: The Strip and Rich, Young and Pretty. From 1951 to 1953 he served in the United States Army, but before going into the service he recorded a number of songs which were released during that time. After leaving the service, he married the Italian actress Pier Angeli (Anna Maria Pierangeli), and in 1954 made two more movies: Deep in My Heart and Athena. He also made some guest appearances on Milton Berle's television show in 1954. He has been married five times; besides to Pier Angeli also to actress and singer Diahann Carroll.

The Mike Douglas Show
Comedy, Talk • 1961 December

Kismet
Music, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy • 1955 October

The Rebel
Western • 1959 October

Hit the Deck
Comedy, Music, Romance • 1955 February

The Hollywood Palace
Comedy • 1964 January

Meet Me in Las Vegas
Comedy, Music, Romance • 1956 March

Spree
Documentary • 1967 June

The Stingiest Man in Town
Fantasy, Drama, Family, TV Movie • 1956 December

Judy Garland Duets
Music • 2005 June

The Lively Ones
Comedy • 1962 July