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Frank Parker (singer)

Frank Parker (April 29, 1903 – January 10, 1999)[1] was an American singer and radio and television personality.[1]

For other people named Frank Parker, see Frank Parker (disambiguation).

Frank Parker

April 29, 1903

(aged 95)

American

Frank Ciccio

Singer, radio and television personality

Early years[edit]

Parker was born Frank Ciccio on April 29, 1903[1][2] in New York City.[1] He was a graduate of the Milan Conservatory of music,[3] and was a dancer in a stage production of Little Nellie Kelly.[4]

Bands[edit]

Parker began his singing career as a tenor in 1926 and appeared with Harry Horlick's orchestra in 1933.[5]

Television[edit]

Parker was the host of the 1950s TV show Bride and Groom and a panelist on Masquerade Party.[1] The 1950s saw Parker become a member of the Little Godfreys cast of singers on Arthur Godfrey Time and Arthur Godfrey and His Friends until around 1956. Parker had known Godfrey since the 1930s.

Death[edit]

Parker died at the age of 95 on January 10, 1999, in Titusville, Florida.[1] His hobbies included golf, polo, and reading.[3]

Legacy[edit]

He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard.[1]

at IMDb

Frank Parker

on YouTube, 1933

Frank Parker singing with Harry Horlick