Philadelphia, PA, United States
Mario Lanza (1921-1959). The beloved tenor was born here as Alfredo Cocozza. Here as a boy he learned the arias of many operas. Became a radio, concert, record artist. After signing with M-G-M in 1947, he made seven films; had the title role in "The Great Caruso," 1951.
Listen to the audio guide for Blue plaque № 29526 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off