Portrait of Count Basie

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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Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
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)'.
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of Rat Pack
Rat Pack
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Rat Pack
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 11 2022
Poster of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 09 2022
Poster of Billie
Billie
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Billie
as 'self'.
Wed, Sep 30 2020
Poster of Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Sun, Sep 13 2020
Poster of Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Sid & Judy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 26 2019
Poster of Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of All-Star Jazz Show: Live From The Ed Sullivan Theater
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'.
Wed, Sep 28 2011
Poster of Music Inn
Music Inn
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Music Inn
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 03 2007
Poster of Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62
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'.
Thu, Jul 13 2006
Poster of Judy Garland Duets
Judy Garland Duets
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Judy Garland Duets
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 04 2005
Poster of Improvisation
Improvisation
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Improvisation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in The Harlem Renaissance
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Piano Blues
Piano Blues
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in Piano Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 04 2003
Poster of New York in the Fifties
New York in the Fifties
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in New York in the Fifties
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
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)'.
Tue, Nov 02 1993
Poster of Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
Count Basie was
77 in Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 22 1981
Poster of Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
Count Basie was
76 in Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story
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'.
Mon, Oct 01 1979
Poster of Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
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)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Count Basie was
69 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Count Basie was
60 in Frank Sinatra Spectacular
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 12 1965
Poster of Cinderfella
Cinderfella
Count Basie was
56 in Cinderfella
as 'Count Basie'.
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of Rhythm and Blues Revue
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Count Basie was
50 in Rhythm and Blues Revue
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of 'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet
'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
Wed, Jan 03 1951
Poster of Basie Boogie
Basie Boogie
Count Basie was
46 in Basie Boogie
Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
Count Basie was
39 in Crazy House
as 'Count Basie'.
Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Top Man
Top Man
Count Basie was
39 in Top Man
as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Fri, Sep 17 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Count Basie was
38 in Stage Door Canteen
as 'Count Basie'.
Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Air Mail Special
Air Mail Special
Count Basie was
37 in Air Mail Special
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 08 1941
Poster of Take Me Back, Baby
Take Me Back, Baby
Count Basie was
36 in Take Me Back, Baby
Thu, Feb 20 1941
Poster of Policy Man
Policy Man
Count Basie was
33 in Policy Man
as 'Count Basie'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Ebony Parade
Ebony Parade
Count Basie will be
79+ in Ebony Parade
as '(archive footage)'.
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 Rat Pack
The Rat Pack
Count Basie would have been no older than
79 in The Rat Pack
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Count Basie was
75+ in The Big Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Count Basie was
74+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Count Basie was
62+ in ABC Stage 67
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Count Basie was
59+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Pianist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Count Basie was
59+ in The Judy Garland Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Count Basie was
58+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Count Basie was
58+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Count Basie was
57+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Count Basie was
52+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Count Basie was
51+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Conductor, Self - Pianist, Self - Bandleader'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Cavalcade of Bands
Cavalcade of Bands
Count Basie was
45+ in Cavalcade of Bands
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Count Basie was
43+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Jazz Pianist, Band Leader, Self, Self - Band Leader'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948