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Domenico Modugno

Acting

Born January 9, 1928 · Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy

Died August 6, 1994

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Biography

Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, songwriter, actor and, later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament. He is known for his 1958 international hit song "Nel blu dipinto di blu", for which he received the first Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. He is considered the first Italian cantautore.

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Awards & recognition

  • Premio Tenco · 1974
  • Sanremo Music Festival · 1966
  • Sanremo Music Festival · 1962
  • Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 1959
  • Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1959
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  • Sanremo Music Festival · 1959
  • Sanremo Music Festival · 1958

Filmography3 titles

The Hawks and the Sparrows

1966as The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Of Life and Love

1954as 'Ntoni