Dario Carlo Giacomo Campeotto (1 February 1939 – 1 April 2023) was a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer.
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Early life and career
Campeotto was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen on 1 February 1939, to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.
Campeotto started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961. Following "Angelique", Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettas, revues, and movies.
Personal life and death
Dario Campeotto was married twice. He lived in Italy with his first wife, actress Ghita Nørby, but returned to Denmark, where he continued his career. He had three children.
Campeotto died on 1 April 2023, at the age of 84.
Discography
Filmography
1960: Eventyrrejsen
1961: Peters baby
1962: Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
1966: Flagermusen
1967: Nyhavns glade gutter
2001: Flyvende farmor