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Dámaso Pérez Prado

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Dámaso Pérez Prado

Born December 11, 1916 · Matanzas, Cuba

Died September 14, 1989 · aged 72

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.

Known For

Underwater!Underwater! · 1955
Underwater!
★ 5.51955
MovieActionAdventure
Two scuba divers find a shipwreck which may contain undiscovered treasure, however, their attempt to salvage it is threatened by scavengers.
El pecado de ser pobreEl pecado de ser pobre · 1950
El pecado de ser pobre
★ 6.71950
MovieCrimeDrama
Ex-con rebuilds his life after being discharged from prison.
Lost LoveLost Love · 1951
Lost Love
★ 5.01951
MovieDramaMusic
Ernesto, a composer, is madly in love with Amalia. He decides to help her pay the rent and wants her to start singing at the cabaret where he works, but she ends up falling in love with another man.
Dancing, salón de baileDancing, salón de baile · 1952
Dancing, salón de baile
★ 5.51952
MovieCrimeDrama
Some thieves confront the detectives who surprise them while robbing a factory, but manage to escape.
Victims of SinVictims of Sin · 1951
Victims of Sin
★ 7.01951
MovieDramaCrime
A nightclub performer decides to raise the baby boy she found abandoned in a trash can, putting her job and social life in jeopardy.
To the Sound of the MamboTo the Sound of the Mambo · 1950
To the Sound of the Mambo
★ 6.41950
MovieComedyDrama
A fun musical comedy style of the 50s where the infectious rhythm of the son and the mambo, led by the hand by the incomparable Damaso Perez Prado, will a waste of good music and grace. With a formidable cast, and above all a fabulous collector's item.
El sexo de los pobresEl sexo de los pobres · 1983
El sexo de los pobres
★ 4.41983
MovieComedyDrama
Courtroom drama focused on the background of a man accused of rape.
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!Cha-Cha-Cha Boom! · 1956
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!
★ 9.51956
MovieComedyMusic
A programmer with a Latin American beat.

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