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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
1954as Songwriter

Viva Zapata!
1952as Officer (uncredited)
1952as Officer (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self

The Proud and Profane
1956as Louie
1956as Louie

Three Violent People
1956as Asuncion Ortega
1956as Asuncion Ortega

Destination Gobi
1953as Paul Sabatello
1953as Paul Sabatello

Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007Characters, Producer
2007Characters, Producer

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009Characters
2009Characters

Kismet
1955as Fevvol (uncredited)
1955as Fevvol (uncredited)