Dámaso Pérez Prado
Acting
December 11, 1916
Died at age 72
September 14, 1989
Date of Death
Matanzas, Cuba
19 Credits
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.
