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Also Known As Pierino Roland Como
Born May 18, 1912 • Pennsylvania
Died May 12, 2001 (aged 88) • Florida
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1987) • Emmy Award (1959) • Grammy Award (1958) • Emmy Award (1956) • Emmy Award (1955) • Emmy Award (1954)

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