Mario Lanza

American tenor and actor (1921-1959)
Person human Q299331
Mario Lanza
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Mario Lanza

Summary

Mario Lanza is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1921[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on October 7, 1959[5]. He worked as an opera singer[6], musician[7], film actor[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,408 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mario Lanza's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Mario Lanza died in Rome[4].
  • Mario Lanza was born on January 31, 1921[3].
  • Mario Lanza died on October 7, 1959[5].
  • Mario Lanza is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].
  • Mario Lanza held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Mario Lanza's professions included opera singer[6].
  • Mario Lanza's professions included musician[7].
  • Mario Lanza's professions included film actor[8].
  • Mario Lanza worked as a recording artist[9].
  • Mario Lanza was educated at South Philadelphia High School[13].
  • Mario Lanza received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Mario Lanza was influenced by Enrico Caruso[15].
  • Mario Lanza is recorded as male[16].
  • Mario Lanza's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Mario Lanza's genre is opera[18].
  • Mario Lanza's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[19].
  • Mario Lanza's discography is recorded as Mario Lanza discography[20].
  • Mario Lanza's Commons category is recorded as Mario Lanza[21].
  • Mario Lanza's voice type is recorded as tenor[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Mario Lanza was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Mario Lanza's family name is recorded as Cocozza[25].
  • Mario Lanza's given name is recorded as Alfred[26].
  • Mario Lanza's given name is recorded as Arnold[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mario Lanza's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on January 31, 1921[3].

Education

Mario Lanza's education included a stint at South Philadelphia High School[13]. He studied under Enrico Rosati[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opera singer[6], musician[7], film actor[8], and recording artist[9].

Recognition

Mario Lanza received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Mario Lanza died on October 7, 1959[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Mario Lanza ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,408 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Anne Perry[31], a writer[32], 1938–2023[33], of United Kingdom[34], awarded the Edgar Awards[35].

FAQs

Where was Mario Lanza born?

Mario Lanza's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Mario Lanza die?

Mario Lanza died in Rome[4].

What did Mario Lanza do for work?

Mario Lanza worked as opera singer[6], musician[7], film actor[8], and recording artist[9].

Where did Mario Lanza go to school?

Mario Lanza was educated at South Philadelphia High School[13].

What awards did Mario Lanza receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Who did Mario Lanza influence?

Mario Lanza has been cited as an influence by Anne Perry[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation opera singer, musician, film actor +1
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  2. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation opera singer, musician, film actor +1
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  3. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.lanzalegend.com
    End of work period +1959-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Award received
    Record label
    + 38 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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