- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJacob Pincus Perelmuth
- Nickname
- Pinkie
- Jan Peerce was born on June 3, 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Producers' Showcase (1954), Something in the Wind (1947) and You Can Thank Me Later (1998). He was married to Alice Kalmanowitz. He died on December 15, 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseAlice Kalmanowitz(October 9, 1928 - December 15, 1984) (his death, 3 children)
- Father of director Larry Peerce.
- Opera singer who also sang popular and stage music.
- He was one of Arturo Toscanini's favorite tenors. His career lasted well into his '70s; at the age of 59, he made what was at that time considered the finest stereo recording of Sigmund Romberg's "The Student Prince", believably singing the leading role of the young "Prince Karl Franz".
- One of the great voices of the Metropolitan Opera, he made his debut with the company in 1941, remaining one of the company's star tenors over the next 19 years.
- He was a favorite soloist of Arturo Toscanini's. Toscanini once asked him where his ancestors came from. When Peerce replied that they were from Russia and Poland, Toscanini said, "Impossible! They must have come through Italy on the way from Russia!".
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