Vic Damone
American singer and actor
Born
June 12th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
February 11th, 2018
7 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the music industry, this artist gained fame as a vocalist and had a successful career spanning several decades. The career started in the late 1940s and continued through the 1990s, characterized by a smooth vocal style and romantic ballads. Achieved success in both music and acting, with notable performances in films and television. Recorded a variety of songs, many of which became hits, leading to significant popularity.
Recorded hits like 'You’re Breaking My Heart'
Starred in the film 'The Eddie Cantor Story'
Hosted television specials and appeared on numerous variety shows
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