Ross Bagdasarian

Creator

Born January 27, 1919 · Fresno, California, USA

Died January 16, 1972

Also known as David Seville · Dave Seville · Ross Sipan Bagdasarian

Biography

Rostom Sipan Bagdasarian (January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), known professionally by his stage name David Seville, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, best known for creating the cartoon band Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Awards & recognition

Grammy Award — Best Album for Children · 1960
Grammy Award — Best Album for Children · 1958
Grammy Award — Best Comedy Album · 1958
Grammy Award — Best Album for Children · 1960 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Album for Children · 1958 · nominated

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Grammy Award — Best Comedy Album · 1958 · nominated

Filmography9 titles

Rear Window

1954as Songwriter

Viva Zapata!

1952as Officer (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

The Proud and Profane

1956as Louie

Three Violent People

1956as Asuncion Ortega

Destination Gobi

1953as Paul Sabatello

Alvin and the Chipmunks

2007Characters, Producer

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

2009Characters

Kismet

1955as Fevvol (uncredited)