Jimmy Dorsey
ActorBirthday | Feb 29, 1904 (53 years old) |
Deathday | Jun 17, 1957 |
Place of birth | Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA |
Gender | Male |
Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, conductor, songwriter and composer. Through the 1920s he was a saxophonist in orchestras including those of Paul Whiteman, Red Nichols, and the California Ramblers. He formed an orchestra with his brother Tommy lasting from 1933 to 1935. He led his own orchestra before rejoining Tommy's orchestra in 1953 and taking over the orchestra after Tommy's death.
Known for
Acting
Participated in 18 movies, 2 TV series