Name

Elvis Presley

Description

Born in Tupelo on 01.08.1935; Died in Memphis in 1977
Elvis Aaron Presley was a singer, composer and a popular actor nicknamed "The King". In 1953, he quickly composed and recorded mythical titles that will make him a legend. His stage appearances provoke the enthusiasm of girls and Hollywood became interested in this phenomenon. His first success on the big screen comes in 1957 in "The Rock of the prison," directed by Richard Thorpe. This film will be also considered his best. With success, producers exploit his image. He will play among others in "Fights at King Creole" in 1958, "GI Blues" in 1960, "Wild Love" in 1961, "It's party time in the harem" in 1965. The soundtrack of the movie "Under the blue sky of Hawaii" (1961) is a real hit. However, his success as an actor shows its limits. We often offer him the same kind of role. Tired, in 1969, the "King" turns its backto the world of the 7th art, focusing on his singing career. He died at age 42 in 1977 in Memphis, a natural death.

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