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Tito Rodriguez(1923-1973)

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  • Soundtrack
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Tito Rodriguez was born on 4 January 1923 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a composer, known for Sussi (1988), La vendedora de amor (1964) and Mambo Madness (1955). He was married to Takeko 'Tobi' Kunimatsu. He died on 28 February 1973 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 4, 1923
DiedFebruary 28, 1973(50)
BornJanuary 4, 1923
DiedFebruary 28, 1973(50)
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Known for

Sussi (1988)
Sussi
4.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 1988
La vendedora de amor (1964)
La vendedora de amor
  • Composer
  • 1964
Mambo Madness
Short
  • Self
  • 1955
Musik aus Puerto Rico
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1970

Credits

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Composer

  • La vendedora de amor (1964)
    La vendedora de amor
    • Composer
    • 1964

Soundtrack

  • Sussi (1988)
    Sussi
    4.9
    • performer: "Inolvidable"
    • 1988
  • The Honeymooners (1955)
    The Honeymooners
    8.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Claves for Mambo (excerpt)" (uncredited)
    • 1956

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 4, 1923
    • Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Died
    • February 28, 1973
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(complications from a hemorrhaging ulcer)
  • Spouse
    • Takeko 'Tobi' Kunimatsu? - February 28, 1973 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Percussionist, vocalist, composer and band leader (from 1947). Began as a singer and bongo player with the orchestra of Eric Madriguera.
  • Trademarks
      Known for his singing, specially for the "little push" in the last word of the verse.

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