Portrait of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Apr 29 1899
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death: Fri, May 24 1974
Duke Ellington is 75 years old
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Poster of I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 11 2024
Poster of Steve e il Duca
Steve e il Duca
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Steve e il Duca
as 'Self (archival)'.
Sat, Apr 27 2024
Poster of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 09 2022
Poster of Duke Ellington in Isfahan
Duke Ellington in Isfahan
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Duke Ellington in Isfahan
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 02 2021
Poster of The Apollo
The Apollo
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Apollo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.
Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of The Jazz Ambassadors
The Jazz Ambassadors
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Jazz Ambassadors
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 04 2018
Poster of Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989
Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Duke Ellington & Sarah Vaughan Live At The Berlin Philharmonic Hall 1989
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 13 2014
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Jazz Evolution
as 'Self - Piano'.
Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Jazz Icons: Duke Ellington Live in '58
as 'Self - Piano'.
Mon, May 21 2007
Poster of Alice Babs - Swing It!
Alice Babs - Swing It!
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Alice Babs - Swing It!
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Poster of Duke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling
Duke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Duke Ellington: The Big Band Feeling
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 19 2005
Poster of The Story Of The Blues
The Story Of The Blues
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Story Of The Blues
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 30 2004
Poster of Improvisation
Improvisation
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Improvisation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Harlem Renaissance
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Duke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens
Duke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Duke Ellington: Live At The Tivoli Gardens
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 11 2003
Poster of Piano Blues
Piano Blues
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Piano Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 04 2003
Poster of The Intimate Duke Ellington
The Intimate Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Intimate Duke Ellington
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington
The Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in The Lou Rawls Show with Duke Ellington
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 19 1975
Poster of On the Road with Duke Ellington
On the Road with Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in On the Road with Duke Ellington
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 31 1974
Poster of Duke Ellington: Love You Madly
Duke Ellington: Love You Madly
Duke Ellington was
68 in Duke Ellington: Love You Madly
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 16 1967
Poster of The Strolling '20s
The Strolling '20s
Duke Ellington was
66 in The Strolling '20s
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 04 1966
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Duke Ellington was
60 in Anatomy of a Murder
as 'Pie Eye (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Jazz Ball
Jazz Ball
Duke Ellington was
56 in Jazz Ball
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Solitude
Solitude
Duke Ellington was
53 in Solitude
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Mood Indigo
Mood Indigo
Duke Ellington was
52 in Mood Indigo
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 03 1952
Poster of Sophisticated Lady
Sophisticated Lady
Duke Ellington was
52 in Sophisticated Lady
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 03 1952
Poster of Salute to Duke Ellington
Salute to Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was
50 in Salute to Duke Ellington
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Symphony In Swing
Symphony In Swing
Duke Ellington was
49 in Symphony In Swing
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of Date with Duke
Date with Duke
Duke Ellington was
48 in Date with Duke
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 30 1947
Poster of Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
Duke Ellington was
43 in Cabin in the Sky
as 'Duke Ellington (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 24 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
Duke Ellington was
43 in Reveille with Beverly
as 'Duke - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 04 1943
Poster of Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Duke Ellington was
43 in Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
Duke Ellington was
42 in I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Flamingo
Flamingo
Duke Ellington was
42 in Flamingo
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Jam Session
Jam Session
Duke Ellington was
42 in Jam Session
as 'Self - Piano'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Bli-Blip
Bli-Blip
Duke Ellington was
42 in Bli-Blip
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Birth of the Blues
Birth of the Blues
Duke Ellington was
42 in Birth of the Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
Duke Ellington was
41 in Hot Chocolate
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 20 1941
Poster of The Hit Parade
The Hit Parade
Duke Ellington was
37 in The Hit Parade
as 'Duke Ellington'.
Mon, Apr 26 1937
Poster of Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Duke Ellington was
36 in Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 12 1935
Poster of Belle of the Nineties
Belle of the Nineties
Duke Ellington was
35 in Belle of the Nineties
as 'Piano Player'.
Fri, Sep 21 1934
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Duke Ellington was
35 in Many Happy Returns
as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Murder at the Vanities
Murder at the Vanities
Duke Ellington was
35 in Murder at the Vanities
as 'Duke Ellington'.
Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of A Bundle of Blues
A Bundle of Blues
Duke Ellington was
33 in A Bundle of Blues
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 31 1933
Poster of Check and Double Check
Check and Double Check
Duke Ellington was
31 in Check and Double Check
as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Thu, Oct 02 1930
Poster of Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Duke Ellington was
30 in Black and Tan
as 'Duke Ellington'.
Sun, Dec 08 1929

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 Jazz
Jazz
Duke Ellington would have been no older than
75 in Jazz
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
Duke Ellington was
72+ in Le Grand Échiquier
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Duke Ellington was
69+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Duke Ellington was
66+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Duke Ellington was
63+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Duke Ellington was
62+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Duke Ellington was
59+ in Discorama
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Duke Ellington was
59+ in The Bell Telephone Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Aktuelle Schaubude
Aktuelle Schaubude
Duke Ellington was
58+ in Aktuelle Schaubude
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 07 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Duke Ellington was
58+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Duke Ellington was
57+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Deutscher Filmpreis
Deutscher Filmpreis
Duke Ellington was
51+ in Deutscher Filmpreis
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Duke Ellington was
50+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Duke Ellington was
49+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Duke Ellington was
48+ in Bambi Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948