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Duke Ellington
Acting
April 29, 1899
Died: May 24, 1974(75 years)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
69 Credits
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
55 Movies
14 TV Shows
Biography
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
Personal Details
- Born
- April 29, 1899
- Died
- May 24, 1974 (75 years old)
- Birthplace
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Known For
- Acting
- Gender
- Male
Acting Credits
Movies55
TV Shows14
Total Credits69
