Ross Bagdasarian Sr.
American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor (1919–1972)
Ross S. Bagdasarian, also known 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. Initially a stage and film actor, he rose to prominence in 1958 with the songs "Witch Doctor" and "The Chipmunk Song ", which both became Billboard number-one singles. He produced and directed The Alvin Show, which aired on CBS in 1961–62.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1953–1957) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Stalag 17 | Billy Wilder | 116 min | 16mm | Color & B&W | sound |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Alfred Hitchcock | 1:12 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1957 | Three Violent People. | Paramount Pictures Corp. | 100 min | 35mm | Color | sound |