Dario Campeotto


Dario Carlo Giacomo Campeotto was a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer.

Early life and career

Campeotto was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen on 1 February 1939, to Italian parents, Emma and Ernesto Campeotto.
Campeotto started performing at the age of ten, but his breakthrough was a victory in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 1961 with the song "Angelique", which went on to finish fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961. Following "Angelique", Dario Campeotto released a number of records, starred in theatrical play, operettas, revues, and movies.

Personal life and death

Dario Campeotto was married twice. He lived in Italy with his first wife, actress Ghita Nørby, but returned to Denmark, where he continued his career. He had three children.
Campeotto died on 1 April 2023, at the age of 84.

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