Portrait of Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Bio: Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader. Calloway was a master of energetic scat singing and led one of the United States' most popular African American big bands from the start of the 1930s through the late 1940s
Born: Wed, Dec 25 1907
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Nov 18 1994
Cab Calloway is 86 years old
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Poster of Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer as 'The Old Man of the Mountain / Additional (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 2024
Poster of Everything's Fine
Everything's Fine
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Everything's Fine as 'Himself (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 2020
Poster of Cab Calloway: Sketches
Cab Calloway: Sketches
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Cab Calloway: Sketches as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 2012
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in The Harlem Renaissance as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Piano Blues
Piano Blues
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Piano Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003
Poster of Grass
Grass
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Grass as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1999
Poster of The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1998
Poster of Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Cab Calloway would have been no older than 86 in Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Cab Calloway was 82 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Cab Calloway was 82 in Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Cab Calloway was 77 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Cab Calloway was 72 in The Blues Brothers as 'Curtis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of The Great Balloon Race
The Great Balloon Race
Cab Calloway was 69 in The Great Balloon Race
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1977
Poster of Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Cab Calloway was 67 in Black Shadows on a Silver Screen as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975
Poster of The Littlest Angel
The Littlest Angel
Cab Calloway was 61 in The Littlest Angel as 'Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1969
Poster of The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid
Cab Calloway was 57 in The Cincinnati Kid as 'Yeller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1965
Poster of St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Cab Calloway was 50 in St. Louis Blues as 'Blade'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1958
Poster of Jazz Ball
Jazz Ball
Cab Calloway was 48 in Jazz Ball as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Rhythm and Blues Revue
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Cab Calloway was 47 in Rhythm and Blues Revue as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie #1
Cab Calloway Home Movie #1
Cab Calloway was 43 in Cab Calloway Home Movie #1 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie #3
Cab Calloway Home Movie #3
Cab Calloway was 43 in Cab Calloway Home Movie #3 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie: Haiti
Cab Calloway Home Movie: Haiti
Cab Calloway was 43 in Cab Calloway Home Movie: Haiti as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie #2
Cab Calloway Home Movie #2
Cab Calloway was 42 in Cab Calloway Home Movie #2 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie #4
Cab Calloway Home Movie #4
Cab Calloway was 42 in Cab Calloway Home Movie #4 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movies
Cab Calloway Home Movies
Cab Calloway was 40 in Cab Calloway Home Movies
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1948
Poster of Cab Calloway Home Movie #5
Cab Calloway Home Movie #5
Cab Calloway was 40 in Cab Calloway Home Movie #5 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Hi-De-Ho
Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway was 39 in Hi-De-Ho as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1947
Poster of We the Cats Shall Hep Ya
We the Cats Shall Hep Ya
Cab Calloway was 37 in We the Cats Shall Hep Ya as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1945
Poster of Blowtop Blues
Blowtop Blues
Cab Calloway was 37 in Blowtop Blues
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1945
Poster of I Was Here When You Left Me
I Was Here When You Left Me
Cab Calloway was 37 in I Was Here When You Left Me
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1945
Poster of Foo a Little Bally-Hoo
Foo a Little Bally-Hoo
Cab Calloway was 37 in Foo a Little Bally-Hoo
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1945
Poster of Walking with My Honey
Walking with My Honey
Cab Calloway was 37 in Walking with My Honey
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1945
Poster of Caldonia
Caldonia
Cab Calloway was 37 in Caldonia as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1945
Poster of Sensations of 1945
Sensations of 1945
Cab Calloway was 36 in Sensations of 1945 as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1944
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Cab Calloway was 35 in Stormy Weather as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1943
Poster of The Skunk Song
The Skunk Song
Cab Calloway was 34 in The Skunk Song
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1942
Poster of Blues in the Night
Blues in the Night
Cab Calloway was 34 in Blues in the Night
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Minnie the Moocher
Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway was 34 in Minnie the Moocher as 'Himself / Vocals'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Cab Calloway was 29 in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of Hi-De-Ho
Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway was 29 in Hi-De-Ho as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of The Singing Kid
The Singing Kid
Cab Calloway was 28 in The Singing Kid as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party
Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party
Cab Calloway was 27 in Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1935
Poster of Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway was 26 in Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1934
Poster of Betty Boop's Rise to Fame
Betty Boop's Rise to Fame
Cab Calloway was 26 in Betty Boop's Rise to Fame as 'Old Man / Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Jazz Icons: Cab Calloway
Jazz Icons: Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway was 26 in Jazz Icons: Cab Calloway
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of The Old Man of the Mountain
The Old Man of the Mountain
Cab Calloway was 25 in The Old Man of the Mountain as 'Himself & Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933
Poster of Snow-White
Snow-White
Cab Calloway was 25 in Snow-White as 'Koko the Clown (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of International House
International House
Cab Calloway was 25 in International House as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast
Cab Calloway was 24 in The Big Broadcast as 'as Cab Calloway Band'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1932
Poster of Minnie the Moocher
Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway was 24 in Minnie the Moocher as 'Cab Calloway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1932
Poster of Ebony Parade
Ebony Parade
Cab Calloway will be 86+ in Ebony Parade as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Cab Calloway was 69+ in The Love Boat as 'Lionel Bigelow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Cab Calloway was 66+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Cab Calloway was 63+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Pearl Bailey Show
The Pearl Bailey Show
Cab Calloway was 63+ in The Pearl Bailey Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Cab Calloway was 53+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Cab Calloway was 50+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Cab Calloway was 49+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Cab Calloway was 43+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Cab Calloway was 42+ in What's My Line? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Cab Calloway was 40+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948