Age, Biography and Wiki
Jimmy Roselli was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 26, 1925. He was the son of Italian immigrants, and his father was a barber. Roselli began singing at an early age, and by the time he was a teenager, he was performing in local clubs.
Roselli's career began to take off in the 1950s, when he signed with Columbia Records. He released several albums, including "The Voice of Romance" and "The Voice of Love". He also had a successful career as a nightclub singer, performing in venues such as the Copacabana in New York City.
Roselli's career was interrupted in the 1960s, when he was blacklisted by the American Federation of Musicians. He was accused of being a Communist sympathizer, and was unable to perform in the United States for several years. He eventually returned to the United States in the 1970s, and continued to perform until his death in 2011.
At the time of his death, Roselli was estimated to have a net worth of $2 million. He earned his wealth through his successful music career, as well as through investments and real estate.
Popular As |
Michael John Roselli |
Occupation |
soundtrack,composer |
Age |
86 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
26 December, 1925 |
Birthday |
26 December |
Birthplace |
Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
Date of death |
June 30, 2011 |
Died Place |
Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 86 years old group.
Jimmy Roselli Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Jimmy Roselli height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
Physical Status |
Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jimmy Roselli's Wife?
His wife is Donna Tumolo (1983 - present), Angeline Giofredda (1946 - 1980) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Donna Tumolo (1983 - present), Angeline Giofredda (1946 - 1980) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Not Available |
Jimmy Roselli Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jimmy Roselli worth at the age of 86 years old? Jimmy Roselli’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jimmy Roselli's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Jimmy Roselli Social Network
Timeline
Roselli died of heart failure in 2011 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
A book in the late 1990s entitled Making The Wiseguys Weep: The Jimmy Roselli Story was published by David Evanier. A film adaptation of the book is in production by Merchant Ivory.
Later, as the influence of the Mafia waned, Roselli's career experienced a resurgence. In 1989, he found success in the United Kingdom when he played a series of concerts at the London Palladium. During the 1990s, he also headlined various shows at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
At the beginning of his career, with appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, with Jimmy Durante, and at the Copacabana, critics were calling him a 'miracle'". As New York magazine states, "guys were trying to put a stranglehold on him. He pushed them all away. Although he was in good terms with a number of mob chieftains, he claimed that he had "never done business with organized criminals". In 1970, Roselli refused Joseph Colombo's offer to sing at a concert that supported the Mob-controlled Italian American Anti-Defamation League. After this incident, Roselli was blackballed from singing in clubs and venues owned or controlled by Mafia associates. At times, he was relegated to selling his music out of the trunk of his car parked in Little Italy in Manhattan (he was the founder and owner of M&R Records).
He sang the title song "Who Can Say?" for the 1966 Italian documentary film Africa Addio.
He had success with the song "Mala Femmena" on his first album Showcase: Jimmy Roselli. It sold over three million records in 1963. It never was a hit song for him, but is considered his signature song. His only charting pop hit was a 1967 remake of "There Must Be a Way", a song previously recorded by Joni James. In addition to reaching No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "There Must Be a Way" was an easy-listening hit, reaching No. 13 in Billboard and No. 2 in Record World. He also had success with the song "All The Time" that same year. The song reached No. 19 on the Billboard easy listening chart. His third and last hit song was "Please Believe Me" in 1968. That song was No. 31 on the Billboard easy listening chart. Those were his only U.S. hit singles, although his version of "When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New" twice appeared in the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at number 51 in 1983, and number 52 in 1987.
Roselli was born in Hoboken, New Jersey the son of Anna Bernadette Lovella, a seamstress, and Phillip Roselli, a boxer. His mother died two days after he was born and his father abandoned him, leaving him in the care of his aunts and his widowed grandfather Michael Roselli who spoke no English. He grew up five doors down from Frank Sinatra who was ten years his senior. In 1944, Roselli joined the United States Army, serving in the 66th Infantry Division. During the war he witnessed the sinking of the SS Léopoldville and served in northern France and Vienna. After the war, he returned to Hoboken where he married Angeline Giuffra and had a daughter. During this time he worked as a construction worker and a pianist. He received his first break in 1954 when Michael "Trigger Mike" Coppola arranged for him to appear with Jimmy Durante at the Boston Latin Quarter.
Michael John "Jimmy" Roselli (December 26, 1925 – June 30, 2011) was one of the most significant Italian-American pop singers of his time, during an era of competition from such performers as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Frankie Laine, Vic Damone, Al Martino, and Jerry Vale.