Portrait of Lionel Hampton

Lionel Hampton

Bio: Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones
Born: Mon, Apr 20 1908
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 31 2002
Lionel Hampton is 94 years old
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Poster of Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58
Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58
Lionel Hampton would have been no older than 94 in Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of ...But Then, She's Betty Carter
...But Then, She's Betty Carter
Lionel Hampton was 71 in ...But Then, She's Betty Carter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of No Maps on My Taps
No Maps on My Taps
Lionel Hampton was 71 in No Maps on My Taps as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1979
Poster of Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
Lionel Hampton was 49 in Mister Rock and Roll as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1957
Poster of America By Night
America By Night
Lionel Hampton was 49 in America By Night
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1957
Poster of The Benny Goodman Story
The Benny Goodman Story
Lionel Hampton was 47 in The Benny Goodman Story
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1956
Poster of Rhythm and Blues Revue
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Lionel Hampton was 46 in Rhythm and Blues Revue as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story
Lionel Hampton was 45 in The Glenn Miller Story as 'Band Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1954
Poster of Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
Lionel Hampton was 41 in Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1949
Poster of A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born
Lionel Hampton was 40 in A Song Is Born as 'Lionel Hampton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1948

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Poster of Bei Bio
Bei Bio
Lionel Hampton was 74+ in Bei Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 10 1983
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Lionel Hampton was 70+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
Lionel Hampton was 66+ in Austin City Limits as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Musikladen
Musikladen
Lionel Hampton was 64+ in Musikladen as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
Lionel Hampton was 63+ in Le Grand Échiquier as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972
Poster of The Barbara McNair Show
The Barbara McNair Show
Lionel Hampton was 61+ in The Barbara McNair Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Lionel Hampton was 54+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Lionel Hampton was 51+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Lionel Hampton was 48+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Vipraphonist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lionel Hampton was 40+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Band Leader, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948