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Duke Ellington

33 movies · 1 TV show

Known for
Acting
Born
Apr 29, 1899
Died
May 24, 1974 (age 75)
Place of birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Also known as
Edward Kennedy Ellington · Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

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.

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Duke Ellington: movies and TV shows

Acting (15)

Behind the camera (23)

Talk shows and appearances (59)