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Ross Bagdasarian
Born
Jan 27, 1919
Died: Jan 16, 1972
Lived 52 years
Place of Birth
Fresno, California, USA
Known For
Creator
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
12
Movies
4
TV Shows
1
Directed
Also Known As
David Seville
Dave Seville
Ross Sipan Bagdasarian
IMDb Profile
Ross Bagdasarian
Creator
Biography
Rostom Sipan Bagdasarian (January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), known professionally by his stage name David Seville, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, best known for creating the cartoon band Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Movies
12
TV Shows
4
Director
1
The Deep Six
as
Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian
1958
The Devil's Hairpin
as
Tani Ritter
1957
Three Violent People
as
Asuncion Ortega
1956
The Proud and Profane
as
Louie
1956
Hot Blood
as
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1956
Kismet
as
Fevvol (uncredited)
1955
Rear Window
as
Songwriter
1954
Alaska Seas
as
Joe, Jim's crewman
1954
Destination Gobi
as
Paul Sabatello
1953
Viva Zapata!
as
Officer (uncredited)
1952
Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs: Workin' On The Railroad
as
Alvin, Simon, Theodore, David Seville
TBA
Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs: Ragtime Cowboy Joe
as
Alvin/Simon/Theodore/David Seville (voice)
TBA
