Name: Dámaso Pérez Prado
Birthday: 11 December 1916
Deathday: 14 September 1989
Place of Birth: Matanzas, Cuba
Known For: Acting
Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.