Duke Ellington

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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.

Career Overview

Duke Ellington has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work is anchored in the The Blues universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Duke Ellington in Isfahan, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Live, Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
86
Birth Date
1899-04-29 00:00:00
Birth Place
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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