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Public records list Jerry Vale as a singer, actor and recording artist. Jerry Vale was born on July 8, 1930 in New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on May 18, 2014, at the age of 83.
My Take
Jerry Vale belongs to an era I find quietly enchanting, when a singer could top the charts on the strength of a warm voice and a sincere ballad alone. Born Gennaro Vitaliano, he carried that Italian-American romance into hits like "You Don't Know Me." I admire performers who trusted melody and feeling over spectacle, and Vale was exactly that kind of artist. He rose from New York and stayed true to the romantic standard for decades. His passing in 2014 closed a chapter, but recordings like his age beautifully. I genuinely prefer this honest, voice-first craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Vale
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ヴェイル
- Reading
- じぇりー・ゔぇいる
- Born
- July 8, 1930 – May 18, 2014
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- singer / actor / recording artist / musician
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Vale
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q764622
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Vale born?
Born July 8, 1930.
When did Jerry Vale die?
Died May 18, 2014, aged 83.
Where was Jerry Vale from?
Jerry Vale was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Jerry Vale do?
Jerry Vale worked as singer, actor, recording artist, musician.
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