Mario Lanza was an opera tenor and actor born in Philadelphia, PA on January 31, 1921. He was best known for his roles in 1940s Hollywood movies such as The Great Caruso, and for his performance in the opera Madame Butterfly in New Orleans. He was a celebrated singer and actor who left a lasting legacy in the world of opera and film.
Mario Lanza is a member of Opera Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)
About
Opera tenor who acted in 1940s Hollywood movies like The Great Caruso and who performed in the opera Madame Butterfly in New Orleans.
Before Fame
He was offered a full scholarship to the Berkshire Music Center after impressing Serge Koussevitzky.
Trivia
His movie debut was in the 1949 film That Midnight Kiss.
Family Life
He married Elizabeth Jeannette "Betty" Hicks on April 12, 1945 and had four children with her.
Associated With
Lanza's music and persona were used in Heavenly Creatures, the 1994 film by Peter Jackson.