Duke Ellington
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Anatomy of a Murder
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Duke Ellington Orchestra @ Berliner Jazztage 1969
Self
1969
Film
Duke Ellington at the Côte d'Azur with Ella Fitzgerald and Joan Miro
Self
1966
Film
Anatomy of a Murder
Pie Eye (uncredited)
1959
Film
Cabin in the Sky
Duke Ellington (uncredited)
1943
Film
Reveille with Beverly
Duke - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (uncredited)
1943
Film
Jam Session
Self - Piano
1942
Film
Hot Chocolate
Self (uncredited)
1941
Film
The Hit Parade
Duke Ellington
1937
Film
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Self
1935
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duke Ellington still alive?
Duke Ellington passed away on May 24, 1974 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington is best known for roles in Anatomy of a Murder, Cabin in the Sky, Black and Tan.
How many movies has Duke Ellington been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1929), Duke Ellington has appeared in 9 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Duke Ellington's first movie?
The career of Duke Ellington began with Black and Tan (1929).
What is Duke Ellington's most recent movie or series?
Duke Ellington's most recent release is On the Road with Duke Ellington, which premiered on December 31, 1974.
Duke Ellington
1899-04-29 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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.