| Birth: | Apr. 6, 1934 | | Death: | Nov. 12, 2006 | 
Singer, Actor. A Native of Naples, he promoted dramatic renditions of traditional Italian songs with mixed dialogue singing in his performances. Considered the king of the Scenario, his melodramatic, was verging on wailing, ripe with passion and reflected a vibrant emotional personality. His popularity spread with a solid following in Europe, the United States and Canada. He recorded over 40 albums of Sceneggiata music in his career and was received at the White House from President Gerald Ford in 1977. He appeared in films from the 1970s to 1990s and his voice was on cartoon characters in animated films. His film credits include, "Da Corleone a Brooklyn" (1979), "Carcerato" (1981), "Torna" (1984) and "Corsia preferenziale" on TV (1995). Over 12,000 devoted fans attended his funeral, he died of heart failure. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Mario Merola | | | Burial:
Nuovo Cimitero de Poggioreale
Naples
Provincia di Napoli
Campania, Italy
Plot: D'Alesio Family Chapel |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Record added: Nov 15, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16665074 |
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Non discutiamo... Quiesto artista ha lasciato una impronta potente nel mondo musicale... e attraverso i suoi film si scopre una umanita' dolente nella Napoli del contrabbando di sigarette fonte di sostentamento per molti.. Avresti meritato un grande regis...(Read more)
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