Salvatore Baccaloni was an American actor who is best known for Rock-a-Bye Baby, Fanny, and The Desert Song. He was born on April 14, 1900, in Rome, Lazio, Italy, and passed away on December 31, 1969, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Salvatore Baccaloni was married to Elena Svilarova until his death in 1969. He joined the prestigious La Scala Opera House in Milan at the request of the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini. His opera career included significant performances, such as singing the role of Benoit in Toscanini’s 1946 radio broadcast of Puccini’s “La Boheme.”
Death and Legacy
Salvatore Baccaloni died from organ failure on December 31, 1969, in New York City. His contributions to both opera and film have left a lasting impact, remembered for his powerful voice and engaging performances. His unique recording with Toscanini remains notable as it was the first instance of a Puccini opera led by the same conductor who conducted its world premiere.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rock-a-Bye Baby | 1958-07-23 | Gigi ‘Papa’ Naples |
| Merry Andrew | 1958-03-20 | Antonio Gallini |
| The Pigeon That Took Rome | 1962-06-19 | Ciccio Massimo |
| Fanny | 1961-06-28 | Escartifique (Ferryboat Captain) |
| Full of Life | 1956-12-25 | Papa Vittorio Rocco |
| La viuda celosa | 1946-03-15 | |
| The Desert Song | 1955-05-07 | Ali Ben Ali |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| The Lux Show | 1957-09-26 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |