Al Martino

About

Pop singer and actor who covered "I Love You Because," which reached #3 on the Billboard charts and who also sang "Silver Bells."

Before Fame

Long before his days as a popular singer, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He won Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which is how he got his first recording contract.

Trivia

In addition to singing, he dabbled in acting, most notably playing Johnny Fontane in The Godfather.

Family Life

He married Judith Martino in 1969 and stayed with her for forty years until he passed away in 2009.

Associated With

He sang the title song for the film Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, which starred Bette Davis.