Dario Carlo Giacomo Campeotto (1 February 1939 – 1 April 2023) was a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer.
Dario Campeotto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1939 Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 1 April 2023 (aged 84) |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | vocals |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Spouse | |
Early life and career
editCampeotto was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen on 1 February 1939, to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.[1][2]
Campeotto started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961.[3] Following "Angelique", Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettas, revues, and movies.[3]
Personal life and death
editDario Campeotto was married twice. He lived in Italy with his first wife, actress Ghita Nørby,[4] but returned to Denmark, where he continued his career. He had three children.[3]
Campeotto died on 1 April 2023, at the age of 84.[5]
Discography
editAlbum
edit| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| DEN [6] | ||
| 2014 | Mit skønne Italien | 12 |
Singles
edit| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| NOR [7] | ||
| 1961 | "Angelique" | 9 |
Filmography
edit- 1960: Eventyrrejsen
- 1961: Peters baby
- 1962: Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
- 1966: Flagermusen
- 1967: Nyhavns glade gutter
- 2001: Flyvende farmor
References
edit- ^ "Dario på farten siden 1961 - Fyens Stiftstidende - Navne - Fødselsdag". Fyens.dk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ "Den danske film database". Danskefilm.dk. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "Billed-Bladet - Dario Campeotto fylder 70 år". Billedbladet.dk. 1 February 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ Jeg har levet et hårdt liv. Portræt / interview: Dario Campeotto Ekstra Bladet | 31 January 1999 | Søndag | Side 20 |
- ^ Mejdahl, Af Helle Kastholm Hansen • Søren Schmidt • Caroline H. Bilstrup • Christian (3 April 2023). "Dario Campeotto er død". ekstrabladet.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Dario Campeotto discography". danishcharts.dk. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ "Dario Campeotto discography". norwegiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
External links
edit- Dario Campeotto discography at Discogs
- Dario Campeotto at IMDb
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