About Leo Monosson
Lived 1897 – 1967 (aged 69). Leo Monosson was a German poet, singer, actor, musician and schlager singer.
Leo Monosson (Russian: Лев Исаакович Моносзон, lit. Lev Isaakovich Monoisson) (1897–1967) was a tenor singer born in Moscow, who found fame in Germany in the years 1928-1933. He spoke eleven languages and produced over 1400 records, one of his best-known being "Liebling, mein Herz lässt dich grüßen" with the Ben Berlin Orchestra. He was also an actor, appearing in films such as the musical The Three From the Filling Station. Leo Monosson was an imaginist. As a Jew, he had to leave Germany in 1933, moving first to France and then the United States. In New York, he started a new career as a stamp trader.
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Who was Leo Monosson?
German singer (1897–1967)
When was Leo Monosson born?
Leo Monosson was born on 7 December 1897 in Moscow.
When did Leo Monosson die?
Leo Monosson died on 27 April 1967 in Montego Bay.
What was Leo Monosson's occupation?
Leo Monosson was a poet, singer, actor, musician and schlager singer.
What nationality was Leo Monosson?
Leo Monosson was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Monosson. https://biography.guide/leo-monosson/
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