Dámaso Pérez Prado

Known for Acting

Dámaso Pérez Prado's portrait

Details

Birthday: December 11, 1916

Deathday: September 14, 1989

Place of birth: Matanzas, Cuba

Biography

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.