Dario Campeotto
Danish singer, actor, and entertainer (1939–2023)
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Dario Carlo Giacomo Campeotto (1 February 1939 – 1 April 2023) was a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer.
- singer
- actor
- entertainer
Dario Campeotto | |
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| Born | 1 February 1939 Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 1 April 2023 (aged 84) |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | vocals |
| Label | Sony Music |
Spouse | |
Early life and career
Campeotto was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen on 1 February 1939, to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.[1][2]
Campeotto started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961.[3] Following "Angelique", Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettas, revues, and movies.[3]
Personal life and death
Dario Campeotto was married twice. He lived in Italy with his first wife, actress Ghita Nørby,[4] but returned to Denmark, where he continued his career. He had three children.[3]
Campeotto died on 1 April 2023, at the age of 84.[5]
Discography
Filmography
- 1960: Eventyrrejsen
- 1961: Peters baby
- 1962: Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
- 1966: Flagermusen
- 1967: Nyhavns glade gutter
- 2001: Flyvende farmor
