Russ Columbo



First NameRuss
Last NameColumbo
Full Name at BirthRuggerio Eugenio di Rudolpho Colombo
Age26 (age at death)
Date of BirthJanuary 14, 1908
BirthplaceCamden, New Jersey,
Date of DeathDecember 2, 1934
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Deathaccidental shooting
BuildAthletic
Star SignCapricorn
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategorySinger
Music GenreVocal
Music StyleEasy Listening, Orchestral Pop, Vocal Pop, Popular Music Entry, Tin Pan Alley Pop
Music MoodAmiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Romantic, Sentimental, Bright, Relaxed, Elegant, Confident, Sweet, Precious, Reserved, Smooth, Warm, Carefree, Whimsical, Freewheeling, Sugary, Naive, Fun, Light, Gleeful
InstrumentVocals
Official Websiteclassicimages.com
FatherNicola Colombo
MotherGiulia (Julia) Colombo

Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908 – September 2, 1934), better known as Russ Columbo, was an American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love," his compositions "Prisoner of Love" and "Too Beautiful For Words", and the legend surrounding his early death.


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Filmography

Selected Russ Columbo film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1934
Wake Up and Dream
Paul Scotti

1933
Broadway Thru a Keyhole
Clark Brian

1931
Hell Bound
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1930
Singing Cowboy at Campfire

1929
Singing Mexican Prisoner

1929
The Wolf Song
Ambrosio Guiterrez

1929
Street Girl
Violinist - Gus Arnheim and His Ambassaors

Music Department Credits

1990
In Too Deep
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1946
Film Vodvil: Bobby Byrne and Orchestra
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1935
A Notorious Gentleman
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Soundtrack Credits

2007
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1999
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1980
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1965
Where the Action Is
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1958
Jazz Party
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1934
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1934
Wake Up and Dream
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1933
That Goes Double
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1931
Hell Bound
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1929
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Show Time at the Apollo
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