Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of world popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous popular tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world. Described variously as a baritone or tenor because of his wide vocal range, he was known for his rich voice and dramatic phrasing. Together with lyricist and long-time collaborator Alfredo Le Pera, Gardel wrote several classic tangos.

11 December 1890

Born on the same birth date (11 December 1890): Mark Tobey

Born on the same birth day (11 December): Brenda Lee • Elena Garro • Giannis Ragousis • Göran Kropp • Karla Souza • Marco Pierre White • Peter Kelamis • Ronald Dworkin • Victoria Fuller (model) • Yehuda Leib Maimon

Born in the same month (December 1890): Bohuslav Martinů • David Bomberg • Dion Fortune • Edwin Howard Armstrong • Fritz Lang • Harry Babcock (pole vaulter) • Hermann Joseph Muller • Laura Salverson • László Bárdossy • Noel Odell • Percy Hodge • Rudolf Schlichter • Yoshio Nishina