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Rear Window (1954) -- A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Rear Window (1954) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)

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Overview

Date of Death:

16 January 1972, Beverly Hills, California, USA more

Mini Biography:

Composer, prolific songwriter ("Come On-a My House", "Witch Doctor", "Chipmunk... more

Trivia:

Cousin of author William Saroyan, with whom he collaborated on the song... more

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Brand New Alvin And The Chipmunks 2 Poster
 (From Filmofilia. 5 October 2009, 5:26 PM, PDT)

New 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 2' Trailer Hears Some Singing
 (From Aceshowbiz. 1 October 2009, 8:26 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

David Seville and The Chipmunks | David Seville and the Chipmunks | David Seville

Filmography

Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. That's Amore!: Italian-American Favorites (2008) (TV) (writer: "Come On-a My House" (uncredited)) 2008 - -
- 2. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (writer: "Witch Doctor", "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)") 2007 $358M 5.5 (16,213)
- 3. The Nanny Diaries (2007) (arranger: "America The Beautiful") 2007 - 6.1 (13,738)
- 4. Unaccompanied Minors (2006)   (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 2006 - 3.6 (3,815)
AKAs:
  • Grounded (UK)
- 5. The Ice Harvest (2005) (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 2005 - 6.2 (11,871)
- 6. "The Girls Next Door" (2005)   (unknown episodes) 2005 - 8.5 (16)
AKAs:
  • The Girls of the Playboy Mansion (UK)
- 7. "Gilmore Girls" (2000)   (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.3 (14,040)
AKAs:
  • Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 8. A Dirty Shame (2004) (writer: "Captain Chipmunk") 2004 - 5.1 (6,058)
- 9. Swept Away (2002)   ("Come-On-A-My-House" (1951)) 2002 - 3.6 (6,825)
AKAs:
  • Travolti dal destino (Italy)
- 10. "The Sopranos" (1999)   (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 9.5 (28,493)
1 TV episode:
- 11. Lucky Numbers (2000)   (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 2000 - 4.9 (5,022)
AKAs:
  • Le bon numéro (France)
- 12. Almost Famous (2000)   (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 2000 - 8.0 (87,418)
AKAs:
  • Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut (USA: director's cut (DVD title))
- 13. "The Simpsons" (1989)   (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 9.2 (392)
1 TV episode:
- 14. The Rugrats Movie (1998) (writer: "Witch Doctor") 1998 $141M 5.4 (4,390)
- 15. Donnie Brasco (1997) (writer: "The Chipmunk Song" (1958)) (performer: "The Chipmunk Song" (1958)) 1997 $125M 7.7 (59,023)
- 16. Intimate Relations (1996) (writer: "Come On-a My House") 1996 - 6.3 (417)
- 17. Mixed Nuts (1994)   (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 1994 - 4.9 (4,052)
AKAs:
  • Lifesavers
- 18. A Chipmunk Celebration (1994) (TV) (writer: "Come On-A My House") 1994 - -
- 19. Look Who's Talking Now (1993) (writer: "The Chipmunk Song") 1993 - 3.6 (9,235)
- 20. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) (writer: "WITCH DOCTOR") 1993 - 6.6 (8,985)
- 21. My Girl (1991) (writer: "WITCH DOCTOR") 1991 - 6.3 (16,138)
- 22. The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) (writer: "Come On-A My House", "Witch Doctor") 1987 - 7.1 (1,607)
- 23. Life Story (1987) (TV)   (writer: "Come On-a My House") 1987 - 6.7 (444)
AKAs:
  • Double Helix
  • The Race for the Double Helix (USA)
- 24. "Alvin & the Chipmunks" (1983)   (unknown episodes) 1983 - 7.1 (622)
AKAs:
  • The Chipmunks (USA: new title)
  • The Chipmunks Go to the Movies (USA: new title)
- 25. Things We Did Last Summer (1978) (TV)   (writer: "Come-On-A-My-House") 1978 - 6.6 (47)
AKAs:
  • Saturday Night Live: Things We Did Last Summer (Australia)
- 26. Eskimo Limon (1978)   (writer: "Witch Doctor") (performer: "Witch Doctor") 1978 - 6.0 (637)
AKAs:
  • Going All the Way (USA)
  • Lemon Popsicle
- 27. Armed Servicers (1974) (performer: "Gotta Get to Your House" (uncredited)) 1974 - -
- 28. Call Her Mom (1972) (TV) (music: "Come On A My House") 1972 - 7.8 (19)
- 29. "The Perry Como Show" (1948)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 7.6 (24)
AKAs:
  • Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (USA: new title)
  • The Chesterfield Supper Club
1 TV episode:
- 30. "The Lux Show" (1957)   (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - -
AKAs:
  • The Lux Show Starring Rosemary Clooney (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 31. The Devil's Hairpin (1957) (writer: "The Touch of Love", "Swing It Just a Little More") 1957 - 6.1 (15)
- 32. Flesh and the Spur (1957) ("My Brother and I") 1957 - 4.9 (22)
- 33. Three Violent People (1956) (performer: "UN MOMENTO") 1956 - 6.2 (298)
- 34. The Stars Are Singing (1953) (writer: "Come On-A My House") 1953 - 4.9 (18)
- 35. Ikiru (1952)   (music: "Come On-A My House" (1951)) 1952 - 8.1 (14,358)
AKAs:
  • Doomed
  • Living (International: English title: informal English title)
  • To Live (International: English title: informal English title)
- 36. "The Liberace Show" (1952)   (1 episode) 1952 - -
1 TV episode:
Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Alvin Show" (1961) (voice) Alvin / 3 characters not shown 1961 - 8.1 (56)
- 2. The Deep Six (1958) Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian 1958 - 6.2 (88)
- 3. The Devil's Hairpin (1957) Tani Ritter 1957 - 6.1 (15)
- 4. Three Violent People (1956) Asuncion Ortega 1956 - 6.2 (298)
- 5. The Proud and Profane (1956) Louie 1956 - 6.2 (123)
- 6. Hot Blood (1956)   (uncredited) Gas Station Attendant 1956 - 5.9 (102)
AKAs:
  • Bad Blood (USA: alternative title)
- 7. Kismet (1955) (uncredited) Fevvol 1955 - 6.1 (456)
- 8. "The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse" (1953)   Father (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 8.0 (7)
AKAs:
  • Action Tonight (USA: syndication title)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "Meet Mr. McNulty" (1953)   Leroy Garrison (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - -
AKAs:
  • The Ray Milland Show (USA: new title)
  • The Ray Milland Show: Meet Mr. McNulty (USA: new title (complete title))
1 TV episode:
  • Be Bop (1955) Leroy Garrison
- 10. Rear Window (1954)   Songwriter 1954 - 8.8 (106,672)
AKAs:
  • Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (USA: complete title)
- 11. Alaska Seas (1954) Joe, Jim's crewman 1954 - 6.5 (25)
- 12. Stalag 17 (1953) (uncredited) Singing soldier 1953 - 8.2 (18,685)
- 13. The Girls of Pleasure Island (1953) (uncredited) Marine 1953 - 6.1 (44)
- 14. Destination Gobi (1953) Paul Sabatello 1953 - 6.3 (202)
- 15. The Stars Are Singing (1953) (uncredited) Song Promoter 1953 - 4.9 (18)
- 16. Viva Zapata! (1952) (uncredited) Officer 1952 - 7.6 (2,819)
- 17. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)   (uncredited) Spectator 1952 - 6.7 (3,880)
AKAs:
  • Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth (USA: complete title)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (characters Alvin and the Chipmunks) 2007 $358M 5.5 (16,213)
- 2. The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) (characters) 1987 - 7.1 (1,607)
- 3. "Alvin & the Chipmunks" (1983)   (unknown episodes) 1983 - 7.1 (622)
AKAs:
  • The Chipmunks (USA: new title)
  • The Chipmunks Go to the Movies (USA: new title)
- 4. "The Alvin Show" (1961) (characters) 1961 - 8.1 (56)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Girls Next Door" (2005)   composer: theme song "Come on-a My House" (unknown episodes) 2005 - 8.5 (16)
AKAs:
  • The Girls of the Playboy Mansion (UK)
Composer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Alvin Show" (1961) 1961 - 8.1 (56)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 4.7 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Singing Puppet Act / 4 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1958-1960) 1960 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
5 TV episodes:
  • Episode #14.1 (1960) (as David Seville and the Chipmunks) Singing Puppet Act
  • Episode #13.29 (1960) (as David Seville and The Chipmunks) Singing Puppet Act
  • Episode #13.13 (1959) (as David Seville and the Chipmunks) Himself - Singing Puppet Act
  • Episode #12.25 (1959) (as David Seville and the Chipmunks) Singer
  • Episode #11.32 (1958) (as David Seville) Himself
- 3. "Sunday Showcase" (1959)   Himself - Recipient (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 6.0 (15)
AKAs:
  • Breck Sunday Showcase (USA: promotional title)
  • NBC Sunday Showcase (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 4. "This Is Your Life" (1952)   Himself (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 7.0 (41)
1 TV episode:

Additional Details

Other Works:

As a teenager, he was in the original cast of William Saroyan's play, "The Time of Your Life." He played a pinball wizard, Willie Faroughli. more

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Music more


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