Portrait of Jimmy Dorsey

Jimmy Dorsey

Bio: Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, conductor, songwriter and composer. Through the 1920s he was a saxophonist in orchestras including those of Paul Whiteman, Red Nichols, and the California Ramblers
Born: Mon, Feb 29 1904
Birthplace: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 17 1957
Jimmy Dorsey is 53 years old
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Poster of This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
Jimmy Dorsey would have been no older than 53 in This Is Elvis as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1981
Poster of Jazz Ball
Jazz Ball
Jimmy Dorsey was 51 in Jazz Ball as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Make Believe Ballroom
Make Believe Ballroom
Jimmy Dorsey was 45 in Make Believe Ballroom as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1949
Poster of Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey was 44 in Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1948
Poster of Music Man
Music Man
Jimmy Dorsey was 44 in Music Man
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1948
Poster of The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys
Jimmy Dorsey was 42 in The Fabulous Dorseys as 'Jimmy Dorsey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1947
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Jimmy Dorsey was 40 in Hollywood Canteen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem
Jimmy Dorsey was 40 in Lost in a Harem as 'Jimmy Dorsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of Four Jills in a Jeep
Four Jills in a Jeep
Jimmy Dorsey was 40 in Four Jills in a Jeep as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1944
Poster of I Dood It
I Dood It
Jimmy Dorsey was 39 in I Dood It as 'Himself (as Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1943
Poster of Man That's Groovy
Man That's Groovy
Jimmy Dorsey was 38 in Man That's Groovy
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of La Rosita
La Rosita
Jimmy Dorsey was 38 in La Rosita
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Au Reet
Au Reet
Jimmy Dorsey was 38 in Au Reet
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of The Fleet's In
The Fleet's In
Jimmy Dorsey was 37 in The Fleet's In as 'Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Leader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Birth of the Blues
Birth of the Blues
Jimmy Dorsey was 37 in Birth of the Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Jimmy Dorsey was 34 in Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1938
Poster of You Leave Me Breathless
You Leave Me Breathless
Jimmy Dorsey was 34 in You Leave Me Breathless
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1938
Poster of That Girl from Paris
That Girl from Paris
Jimmy Dorsey was 32 in That Girl from Paris as 'Hammacher's Band Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1936

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 Stage Show
Stage Show
Jimmy Dorsey was 50+ in Stage Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 03 1954
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jimmy Dorsey was 45+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950