Ross Bagdasarian

Ross Bagdasarian

Deceased · Born: Jan 27, 1919 · Died: Jan 16, 1972

Personal Details

BornJan 27, 1919 Fresno, California, USA
Relatives
  • Vanessa Bagdasarian (Grandchild)
  • Michael Bagdasarian (Grandchild)
  • William Saroyan (Cousin)

Biography

Noted composer, prolific songwriter, and multi-talented individual, renowned for his impressive body of work in the music industry. With a storied career spanning multiple decades, he has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Educated at the esteemed Coll. Writer, he honed his skills and went on to join the prestigious ASCAP in 1951. Specializing in crafting catchy, hummable melodies that stuck in the minds of listeners, he became a master of his craft.

Throughout his illustrious career, he penned an impressive array of popular song compositions, including the iconic "Come On-a My House", "Witch Doctor", and "Chipmunk Song". His repertoire also boasts an extensive list of other notable works, such as "Armen's Theme", "Safari", "Freddy, Freddy", "Copyright 1960", "Medicore", "Sack Time", "A Little Beauty", "The Prom", "Bagdad Express", "Little Brass Band", "Maria from Madrid", "Gotta Get to Your House", and "The Donkey and the School Boy", among many, many more.

Career

1958
The Deep Six
The Deep Six as Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian
1957
The Devil's Hairpin
The Devil's Hairpin as Tani Ritter
Three Violent People
Three Violent People as Asuncion Ortega
Hot Blood
Hot Blood as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1955
Kismet
Kismet as Fevvol (uncredited)
1954
Rear Window
Rear Window as Songwriter
Alaska Seas
Alaska Seas as Joe, Jim's crewman
1953
Destination Gobi
Destination Gobi as Paul Sabatello
1952
Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata! as Officer (uncredited)
1961