Al Martino
Al Martino (born Jasper Cini; October 7, 1927 – October 13, 2009) was an American traditional pop and jazz singer. He had his greatest success as a singer between the early 1950s and mid-1970s, being described as "one of the great Italian American pop crooners", and also became known as an actor, particularly for his role as singer Johnny Fontane in The Godfather.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jasper Cini |
| Born | October 7, 1927 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2009 (aged 82) Springfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, traditional pop, easy listening |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1948–2009 |
| Labels | Capitol |
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