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Count Basie

Bio: William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.

Born: Sun, Aug 21 1904

Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 26 1984

Count Basie is 79 years old

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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues as 'Self (voice) (archive sound)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022

Rat Pack

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 2022

Billie

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Billie as 'self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 2020

Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2020

Sid & Judy

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Sid & Judy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2019

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014

All-Star Jazz Show: Live From The Ed Sullivan Theater

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in All-Star Jazz Show: Live From The Ed Sullivan Theater as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2011

Music Inn

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Music Inn as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 03 2007

Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62 as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2006

Judy Garland Duets

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Judy Garland Duets as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2005

Improvisation

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Improvisation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Harlem Renaissance

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in The Harlem Renaissance as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Piano Blues

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Piano Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003

New York in the Fifties

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in New York in the Fifties as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 2001

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1993

Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music

Count Basie was 77 in Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1981

Count Basie At Carnegie Hall

Count Basie was 76 in Count Basie At Carnegie Hall as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981

The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story

Count Basie was 75 in The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1979

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

Count Basie was 74 in Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" as 'Sself (Piano, Conductor)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979

Blazing Saddles

Count Basie was 69 in Blazing Saddles as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1974

Frank Sinatra Spectacular

Count Basie was 60 in Frank Sinatra Spectacular as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1965

Cinderfella

Count Basie was 56 in Cinderfella as 'Count Basie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1960

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Count Basie was 50 in Rhythm and Blues Revue as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955

'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet

Count Basie was 46 in 'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1951

Basie Boogie

Count Basie was 46 in Basie Boogie

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950

Crazy House

Count Basie was 39 in Crazy House as 'Count Basie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943

Top Man

Count Basie was 39 in Top Man as 'Orchestra Leader'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1943

Stage Door Canteen

Count Basie was 38 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Count Basie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943

Air Mail Special

Count Basie was 37 in Air Mail Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1941

Take Me Back, Baby

Count Basie was 36 in Take Me Back, Baby

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941

Policy Man

Count Basie was 33 in Policy Man as 'Count Basie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938

Ebony Parade

Count Basie will be 79+ in Ebony Parade as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Rat Pack

Count Basie would have been no older than 79 in The Rat Pack as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1999

The Big Show

Count Basie was 75+ in The Big Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Count Basie was 74+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

ABC Stage 67

Count Basie was 62+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

The Hollywood Palace

Count Basie was 59+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Pianist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Judy Garland Show

Count Basie was 59+ in The Judy Garland Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Count Basie was 58+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Count Basie was 58+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Count Basie was 57+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Count Basie was 52+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Steve Allen Show

Count Basie was 51+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Conductor, Self - Pianist, Self - Bandleader'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Cavalcade of Bands

Count Basie was 45+ in Cavalcade of Bands

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Count Basie was 43+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948