Vic Damone
Known for Acting · 43 credits
- Born
- 1928-06-12 (age 98)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Vito Rocco Farinola
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 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.
Known For
TV Shows (25)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self / Self - Co-Host
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
as Ric Vallone
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
The Rebel
1959
as Jess Wilkerson
Miss USA
1963
as Self - Judge
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
The Bell Telephone Hour
1959
as Self
MGM Parade
1955
as Self
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
as Stan Skylar
The Thin Man
1957
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
Hullabaloo
1965
as Self
The Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
Jericho
1966
as Gino Paolini
The Judy Garland Show
1963
as Self
The Garry Moore Show
1958
Playboy's Penthouse
1959
as Self
The Lively Ones
1962
Movies (18)
That's Entertainment!
1974
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Athena
1954
as Johnny Nyle
Hit the Deck
1955
as Rico Ferrari
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Rich, Young and Pretty
1951
as Andre Milan
Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956
as Vic Damone (uncredited)
The Woman Who Came from the Sea
1954
Kismet
1955
as Caliph
Judy Garland Duets
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Strip
1951
as Himself
Deep in My Heart
1954
as Performer (segment "Maytime")
Hell to Eternity
1960
as Cpl. Pete Lewis
The Stingiest Man in Town
1956
as Young Scrooge
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
2020
as Self
Mantovani, the King of Strings
2014
as Self
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
1965
as Woodsman
Spree
1967
as Self
About Vic Damone
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 week… With 43 credits spanning from 1948 to 2020, Vic Damone has appeared in 18 films and 25 TV shows.
Fans searching for Vic Damone movies, Vic Damone filmography, or the latest projects starring Vic Damone can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Vic Damone Movies
- That's Entertainment! (1974) — as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Athena (1954) — as Johnny Nyle
- Hit the Deck (1955) — as Rico Ferrari
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Rich, Young and Pretty (1951) — as Andre Milan
Where to Watch Vic Damone Films
Most Vic Damone movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Vic Damone, check our movies catalogue and browse page.