Dario Campeotto (born 1 February 1939) is a

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singer, actor, and entertainer. He was born in

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parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto. He started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the

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in 1961 with the song " Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest. Following ''Angelique'', Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettas,

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s, and movies.

Personal life

Dario Campeotto has been married twice and once lived in Italy with his former wife, actress

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,''Jeg har levet et hårdt liv.'' Portræt / interview: Dario Campeotto Ekstra Bladet , 31.01.1999 , Søndag , Side 20 , but returned to Denmark, where he is currently continuing his career. He has three children.

Discography

Album

Singles

Filmography

*1960: ''Eventyrrejsen'' *1961: '' Peters Baby'' *1962: '' Han, hun, Dirch og Dario'' *1966: '' Flagermusen'' *1967: '' Nyhavns glade gutter'' *2001: ''Flyvende farmor''

References

1939 births Living people Danish male singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Denmark Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1961 Danish male actors Danish people of Italian descent People from Frederiksberg {{Denmark-actor-stub