Dámaso Pérez Prado

Acting

Birth date

December 11, 1916

Birth place

Matanzas, Cuba

Death date

September 14, 1989

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.

Filmography