He is the famous pianist and conductor whom Susan Abbott hopes to meet. After learning that Clarence Doolittle and Joseph Brady deceived her about an audition, he sympathizes with her, arranges a screen test, and later conducts the Navy Band at the sailors' concert.
Appears as himself, a famous maestro who runs the opera company. The company is sponsored by Abigail specifically to provide a performance opportunity for her granddaughter, Prudence.
José is a piano virtuoso whom Christine visits while arranging her father's party. Impressed by her singing, he asks her to perform in his concert, giving her a new ambition. Christine mistakes his encouragement for the possibility of romance, but Jeffrey learns that José is not romantically interested in her. José later introduces Christine to his grandchildren.
José Iturbi has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include Anchors Aweigh, Music for Millions, That Midnight Kiss. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
