Dámaso Pérez Prado - Actor Profile

Dámaso Pérez Prado

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
15Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 11, 1916
Birth Place: Matanzas, Cuba

About Dámaso Pérez Prado

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dámaso Pérez Prado reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dámaso Pérez Prado's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dámaso Pérez Prado remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dámaso Pérez Prado Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dámaso Pérez Prado's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom! (1956) movie poster
★10.0

Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!: A programmer with a Latin American beat.

Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!

1956•Comedy
★6.9
Victims of Sin (1951) movie poster
★6.9

Victims of Sin: A nightclub performer decides to raise the baby boy she found abandoned in a trash can, putting her job and social life

Victims of Sin

1951•Drama
★6.8
Tivoli (1975) movie poster
★6.8

Tivoli: While trying to save the famous Tivoli burlesque theater, the participants uncover a web of commercial corruption.

Tivoli

1975•Comedy
★5.7
From Can-Can to Mambo (1951) movie poster
★5.7

From Can-Can to Mambo: Young man convinces his conservative uncle that trendy modern stuff is fun.

From Can-Can to Mambo

1951•Music
★5.5
To the Sound of the Mambo (1950) movie poster
★5.5

To the Sound of the Mambo: A fun musical comedy style of the 50s where the infectious rhythm of the son and the mambo, led by the hand by the incom

To the Sound of the Mambo

1950•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dámaso Pérez Prado.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 El sexo de los pobres - Flop Similar →
1980 A Fuego Lento - Flop Similar →
1975 Tivoli Self Hit Similar →
1968 Stripping and Dying Nick Flop Similar →
1965 El dengue del amor - Flop Similar →
1958 Locos por la televisión Self Flop Similar →
1958 Música y dinero - Flop Similar →
1956 Cha-Cha-Cha Boom! Perez Prado Super Hit Similar →
1955 Underwater! Perez Prado Flop Similar →
1954 De ranchero a empresario - Flop Similar →
1951 From Can-Can to Mambo - Average Similar →
1951 Serenata en Acapulco - Flop Similar →
1951 Victims of Sin - Hit Similar →
1950 Pecado de ser pobre Self Flop Similar →
1950 To the Sound of the Mambo - Average Similar →

Dámaso Pérez Prado - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dámaso Pérez Prado?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dámaso Pérez Prado is "Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dámaso Pérez Prado acted in?

Dámaso Pérez Prado has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dámaso Pérez Prado?

Other notable films include "Victims of Sin", "Tivoli", and "From Can-Can to Mambo".