Ross Bagdasarian
Ross S. Bagdasarian (; January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), known professionally by his stage name
David "Dave" Seville, was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor best known for creating the
cartoon band Alvin and the Chipmunks. Initially a stage and film actor, he rose to prominence in 1958 with the songs "
Witch Doctor" and "
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)", which both became
''Billboard'' number-one singles. He produced and directed ''
The Alvin Show'', which aired on
CBS in 1961–62.
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