Biography
Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 – 29 October 2003) was an Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, passionate singing and remarkable performances. Dubbed the "prince of tenors", audiences were enchanted by his handsome features and charismatic stage presence. He had a long and fruitful partnership with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City between 1961 and 1975. He also appeared on the stages of most of the major opera houses in Europe and with opera companies throughout North America.
Filmography
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Movies 8
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TV Shows 1
Self
The Art of Singing: Golden Voices of the Century (1998)
Movie
Andrea Chénier
Andrea Chenier (1973)
Movie
Don Alvaro
La forza del destino (1958)
Movie
Calaf
Turandot (1958)
Movie
Mario Cavaradossi
Tosca (1956)
Movie
Don Jose
Carmen (1956)
Movie
Mario Cavaradossi
Tosca (1955)
Movie
Canio
I Pagliacci (1954)
Movie
Self - Opera Singer / Self / Self - Opera tenor / Self - Italian Tenor
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
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1998
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1921-04-08
Deathday2003-10-29 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceAncona, Italy
CitizenshipsKingdom of Italy, Italy
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