Ross Bagdasarian

    Writer, Actor, Music Department

    Birthdate: Jan 27, 1919

    Birthplace: Fresno, California, USA

    Died: Jan 16, 1972

    Composer, prolific songwriter ("Come On-a My House", "Witch Doctor", "Chipmunk Song"), author, actor, producer, impressionist, educated at Coll. Writer, and has made many records. He joined ASCAP in 1951, and specialized in catchy, hummable melodies. Some of his other popular-song compositions include "Armen's Theme"; "Safari"; "Freddy, Freddy"; "Copyright 1960"; "Medicore"; "Sack Time"; "A Little Beauty"; "The Prom"; "Bagdad Express"; "Little Brass Band"; "Maria from Madrid"; "Gotta Get to Your House"; "The Donkey and the School Boy", and many more.

    Known For

    Alvin and the Chipmunks
    Alvin and the Chipmunks

    (2007)

    Almost Famous
    Almost Famous

    (2000)

    Ross Bagdasarian Movies

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    Previous (8)

    • 2009 |
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
    • 2007 |
      Alvin and the Chipmunks
    • 1958 |
      The Deep Sixas Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian
    • 1957 |
      The Devil's Hairpinas Tani Ritter
    • 1956 |
      The Proud and Profaneas Louie
    • 1954 |
      Alaska Seasas Joe - Jim's Crewman
    • 1954 |

      Rear Window

      asSongwriter
    • 1953 |
      Destination Gobias Paul Sabatello
    Ross Bagdasarian: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos