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Duke Ellington

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, Apr 29 1899

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death: Fri, May 24 1974

Duke Ellington is 75 years old

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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2024

Soundtrack to a Coup d'État

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Soundtrack to a Coup d'État as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 2024

Steve e il Duca

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Steve e il Duca as 'Self (archival)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 2024

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 2022

Duke Ellington in Isfahan

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington in Isfahan as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 2021

The Apollo

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Apollo as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Green Book: Guide to Freedom as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 2019

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Live

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Live as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 2019

The Jazz Ambassadors

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Jazz Ambassadors as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2018

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014

Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 2014

Jazz Evolution

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Jazz Evolution as 'Self - Piano'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2008

Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58 as 'Self - Piano'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2007

Alice Babs - Swing It!

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Alice Babs - Swing It! as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2005

Duke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 2005

The Story Of The Blues

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Story Of The Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 2004

Improvisation

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Improvisation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Harlem Renaissance

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Harlem Renaissance as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Duke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 2003

Piano Blues

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Piano Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003

The Intimate Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Intimate Duke Ellington as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2003

It's Black Entertainment

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

The Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in The Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Black Shadows on a Silver Screen as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975

On the Road with Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in On the Road with Duke Ellington as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1974

Duke Ellington: Love You Madly

Duke Ellington was 68 in Duke Ellington: Love You Madly as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1967

The Strolling '20s

Duke Ellington was 66 in The Strolling '20s as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1966

Anatomy of a Murder

Duke Ellington was 60 in Anatomy of a Murder as 'Pie Eye (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959

Jazz Ball

Duke Ellington was 56 in Jazz Ball as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

Solitude

Duke Ellington was 53 in Solitude as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952

Mood Indigo

Duke Ellington was 52 in Mood Indigo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1952

Sophisticated Lady

Duke Ellington was 52 in Sophisticated Lady as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1952

Salute to Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was 50 in Salute to Duke Ellington

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950

Symphony In Swing

Duke Ellington was 49 in Symphony In Swing

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Date with Duke

Duke Ellington was 48 in Date with Duke as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1947

Cabin in the Sky

Duke Ellington was 43 in Cabin in the Sky as 'Duke Ellington (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1943

Reveille with Beverly

Duke Ellington was 43 in Reveille with Beverly as 'Duke - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1943

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

Duke Ellington was 43 in Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943

I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

Duke Ellington was 42 in I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Flamingo

Duke Ellington was 42 in Flamingo

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Jam Session

Duke Ellington was 42 in Jam Session as 'Self - Piano'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Bli-Blip

Duke Ellington was 42 in Bli-Blip as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Birth of the Blues

Duke Ellington was 42 in Birth of the Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1941

Hot Chocolate

Duke Ellington was 41 in Hot Chocolate as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941

The Hit Parade

Duke Ellington was 37 in The Hit Parade as 'Duke Ellington'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1937

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Duke Ellington was 36 in Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1935

Belle of the Nineties

Duke Ellington was 35 in Belle of the Nineties as 'Piano Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1934

Many Happy Returns

Duke Ellington was 35 in Many Happy Returns as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934

Murder at the Vanities

Duke Ellington was 35 in Murder at the Vanities as 'Duke Ellington'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934

A Bundle of Blues

Duke Ellington was 33 in A Bundle of Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1933

Check and Double Check

Duke Ellington was 31 in Check and Double Check as 'Orchestra Leader'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1930

Black and Tan

Duke Ellington was 30 in Black and Tan as 'Duke Ellington'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Jazz

Duke Ellington would have been no older than 75 in Jazz as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001

Le Grand Échiquier

Duke Ellington was 72+ in Le Grand Échiquier as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972

The Dick Cavett Show

Duke Ellington was 69+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Duke Ellington was 66+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

The Merv Griffin Show

Duke Ellington was 63+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Duke Ellington was 62+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Discorama

Duke Ellington was 59+ in Discorama as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959

The Bell Telephone Hour

Duke Ellington was 59+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959

Aktuelle Schaubude

Duke Ellington was 58+ in Aktuelle Schaubude as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 07 1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Duke Ellington was 58+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Steve Allen Show

Duke Ellington was 57+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Deutscher Filmpreis

Duke Ellington was 51+ in Deutscher Filmpreis as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1951

What's My Line?

Duke Ellington was 50+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Duke Ellington was 49+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Bambi Awards

Duke Ellington was 48+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948