Portrait of Ross Bagdasarian

Ross Bagdasarian

Creator

Biography

Rostom Sipan Bagdasarian (January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), known professionally 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.

Born: January 27, 1919

Place of Birth: Fresno, California, USA

Filmography

1958
The Deep Six

as Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian

1957
The Devil's Hairpin

as Tani Ritter

1956
Three Violent People

as Asuncion Ortega

1956
Hot Blood

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

1955
Kismet

as Fevvol (uncredited)

1954
Rear Window

as Songwriter

1954
Alaska Seas

as Joe, Jim's crewman

1953
Destination Gobi

as Paul Sabatello

1952
Viva Zapata!

as Officer (uncredited)

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Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs: Ragtime Cowboy Joe

as Alvin/Simon/Theodore/David Seville (voice)

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Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs: Workin' On The Railroad

as Alvin, Simon, Theodore, David Seville