Gene Merlino

Gene Merlino
Publicity photo for KCBS Radio, 1952
Born(1928-04-05)April 5, 1928
DiedJanuary 8, 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 95)
Occupation(s)Singer, Musician (Saxophone, Clarinet)
Years active1950–2005
Spouse
  • Lois Draper
    (m. 1953⁠–⁠2009)
Children2

Mario Gino Merlino (April 5, 1928 – January 8, 2024) was an American singer and musician known professionally as Gene Merlino, and most recognized for providing the singing voice of Lancelot in the musical film Camelot, for being part of the Grammy Award winning quartet, The Anita Kerr Singers, and for being a prolific singer of song poems.