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Dámaso Pérez Prado
Person

Dámaso Pérez Prado

Specialty
Acting
Birth
December 11, 1916 · 72 years
Death
September 14, 1989
Origin
Matanzas, Cuba

Professional Trajectory

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.

Registered Filmography