| Birth: | Jan. 14, 1908 | | Death: | Sep. 2, 1934 | 
Singer and Actor. He was born, Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo, in Camden, New Jersey the twelfth child of Italian immigrants. A child prodigy known for his violin playing, the family moved to California so he could continue his studies under his music instructor. At the age of seventeen, he left high school to travel with orchestras and play “atmospheric” music for silent films. In 1928 he became a member of the Coconut Grove Orchestra and became known as an excellent singer when he was chosen to replace Bing Crosby, the groups lead vocalist, who left that year to further his career in New York. This break led to him being chosen to sing and act in several movies including, "Dynamite,” “The Texan” and “Wonder of Women.” In 1931 he was persuaded to move to New York in order to make his mark on radio. He was hired by NBC and the young singing sensation became known as “The Romeo of Song” and "The Singing Valentino" because of his smooth crooning style. In 1933 he left New York and after a brief tour with his own orchestra, retuned to Hollywood where he signed a contract with Universal Pictures. He was chosen to receive his first starring role in the film “Wake up and Dream.” Tragically, however, his life was taken before the filming started, when at the age of twenty-six, he died from what was ruled an accidental shooting. (bio by: Bigwoo)
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Parents:
Nicholas Colombo (1860 - 1942)
Julia Colombo (1866 - 1944)
Cause of death: Accidental shooting
Search Amazon for Russ Columbo | | | Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Glendale
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Vespers, room 1, to the left of the Last Supper Window |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 219 |
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Rich Fedoush
Added: May. 6, 2013 |
Rest in Peace. Hopefully you have been reunited with your loved ones. You are not forgotten.
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Rita M
Added: Apr. 20, 2013 |
Carole called you the love of her life. I hope you are together now.
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Orionova
Added: Apr. 12, 2013 |
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