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Also known as Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo

American singer, violinist, and actor (1908–1934)

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1908-01-14
Active to
1934-09-02

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Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo (January 14, 1908–September 2, 1934), better known by the name Russ Columbo, was an American singer, violinist and actor, most famous for his signature tune, "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love," and the legend surrounding his early death. Columbo was born in Camden, New Jersey, United States the twelfth child of Italian immigrant parents. He started playing the violin while still very young, and debuted professionally at the age of 13. <a href="https:/

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Colombo
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Camden
Place of death
Los Angeles
Occupation
songwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Genre
jazz
Instrument
voice
Image
Russ Columbo.jpg
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date of birth
1908-01-14
date of death
1934-09-02
manner of death
accidental death
Commons category
Russ Columbo
start of work period
1921-00-00
name in native language
Russ Columbo
ethnic group
Italian Americans
birth name
Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo
writing language
English language
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