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Russ Columbo. Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo (January 14, 1908 – September 2, 1934), known as Russ Columbo, was an American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor. He is famous for romantic ballads such as his signature tune "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" and his own compositions "Prisoner of Love" and "Too Beautiful for Words".
Mini Bio. Russ Columbo was born on January 14, 1908 in Camden, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Raging Bull (1980), Magic in the Moonlight (2014) and Wake Up and Dream (1934). He died on September 2, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- January 14, 1908
- September 2, 1934
Sep 29, 2017 · Russ Columbo. The Non-Crooner. 1908-1934. Russ Columbo, the 12th child of Italian immigrants, was primarily a singer, but he was also a violinist and actor—even a composer at times. Some of his songs became famous hits for other legendary performers like Sinatra, Tatum, Bing Crosby, and Lena Horne.
Columbo, Russ (1908-1934) Russ Columbo was a popular romantic crooner of the 1920s and early 1930s. Often referred to as "Radio's Valentino," Columbo was so popular he was immortalized in a song of the day, "Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee." Born Ruggerio de Rudolpho Columbo, he became a concert violinist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader.
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Active. 1920s - 1930s. Born. January 14, 1908 in Camden, NJ. Died. September 2, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Vocal, Easy Listening. Styles. Orchestral/Easy Listening, Vocal Pop, American Popular Song, Tin Pan Alley Pop. Also Known As. Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo. Discover. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. 404 Error.
Russ Columbo was born on 14 January 1908 in Camden, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Raging Bull (1980), Magic in the Moonlight (2014) and Wake Up and Dream (1934). He died on 2 September 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
