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Ella Fitzgerald

Bio: Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing

Born: Wed, Apr 25 1917

Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Death: Sat, Jun 15 1996

Ella Fitzgerald is 79 years old

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Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 2024

They All Came Out to Montreux

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in They All Came Out to Montreux as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2023

Rat Pack

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022

The Apollo

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in The Apollo as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2019

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 23 2017

Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2017

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 13 2013

Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2013

Music According to Tom Jobim

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Music According to Tom Jobim as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 20 2012

…Sings Musicals

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in …Sings Musicals as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 2012

Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2010

Life Is Bearable at Times...

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Life Is Bearable at Times...

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 2010

Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 2006

Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 2006

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

The Legendary Nat King Cole

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in The Legendary Nat King Cole as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 2004

Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 2004

Improvisation

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Improvisation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

It's Black Entertainment

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Ella Fitzgerald was 77 in Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Ella Fitzgerald was 72 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1990

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Ella Fitzgerald was 71 in The Unforgettable Nat King Cole as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival

Ella Fitzgerald was 62 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1979

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

Ella Fitzgerald was 61 in Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" as 'Self (Vocals)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979

Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975

Ella Fitzgerald was 58 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 as 'Self - vocals'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1975

Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 57 in Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show as 'Self (archive material)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1974

Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts

Ella Fitzgerald was 57 in Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts as 'Self (Archive Material)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1974

Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne

Ella Fitzgerald was 56 in Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne as 'Self - Vocals'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1974

Andělé pro lady F...

Ella Fitzgerald was 53 in Andělé pro lady F... as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1970

Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969

Ella Fitzgerald was 52 in Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1969

Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim

Ella Fitzgerald was 50 in Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim as 'Self - Singer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 13 1967

Ella Fitzgerald Swings

Ella Fitzgerald was 48 in Ella Fitzgerald Swings as 'Self (archive material)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1965

Ella Fitzgerald Sings

Ella Fitzgerald was 48 in Ella Fitzgerald Sings as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1965

Ella

Ella Fitzgerald was 46 in Ella as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1964

Ella Fitzgerald à l'Olympia

Ella Fitzgerald was 46 in Ella Fitzgerald à l'Olympia as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1963

President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

Ella Fitzgerald was 45 in President Kennedy's Birthday Salute as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1962

Ella Fitzgerald Live in Australia

Ella Fitzgerald was 43 in Ella Fitzgerald Live in Australia as 'Self - Vocalist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1960

Let No Man Write My Epitaph

Ella Fitzgerald was 43 in Let No Man Write My Epitaph as 'Flora'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960

St. Louis Blues

Ella Fitzgerald was 40 in St. Louis Blues as 'Singer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1958

Pete Kelly's Blues

Ella Fitzgerald was 38 in Pete Kelly's Blues as 'Maggie Jackson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1955

Improvisation

Ella Fitzgerald was 33 in Improvisation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1950

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Ella Fitzgerald was 24 in Ride 'Em Cowboy as 'Ruby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1942

Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

Ella Fitzgerald will be 79+ in Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Legends

Ella Fitzgerald would have been no older than 79 in Legends as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

The Kennedy Center Honors

Ella Fitzgerald was 61+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

The White Shadow

Ella Fitzgerald was 61+ in The White Shadow as 'Maxine Jefferies'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

Previn and the Pittsburgh

Ella Fitzgerald was 59+ in Previn and the Pittsburgh as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1977

Dinah!

Ella Fitzgerald was 57+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Le Grand Échiquier

Ella Fitzgerald was 54+ in Le Grand Échiquier as 'Self'.

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

The Pearl Bailey Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 53+ in The Pearl Bailey Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 53+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

Das Sonntagskonzert

Ella Fitzgerald was 52+ in Das Sonntagskonzert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 26 1969

Night-Club

Ella Fitzgerald was 51+ in Night-Club as 'self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 50+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 48+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

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

Die Drehscheibe

Ella Fitzgerald was 46+ in Die Drehscheibe as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Ella Fitzgerald was 46+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Danny Kaye Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 46+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Mike Douglas Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 44+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

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

The Grammy Awards

Ella Fitzgerald was 42+ in The Grammy Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959

Playboy's Penthouse

Ella Fitzgerald was 42+ in Playboy's Penthouse as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959

The Bell Telephone Hour

Ella Fitzgerald was 41+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.

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

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 39+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Ella Fitzgerald was 33+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

What's My Line?

Ella Fitzgerald was 32+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

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

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ella Fitzgerald was 31+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

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

Bambi Awards

Ella Fitzgerald was 30+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self'.

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