- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 11, 1916
- Died
- Sep 14, 1989 (aged 72)
- Place of birth
- Matanzas, Cuba
Dámaso Pérez Prado
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.
