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Louis Armstrong

Bio: Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performance

Born: Sun, Aug 04 1901

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 06 1971

Louis Armstrong is 69 years old

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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 2024

Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires as 'Self (archive Voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2022

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022

The Sound of 007

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Sound of 007 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 2022

Dark Eyes

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Dark Eyes as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 2021

Louis Armstrong in Concert

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong in Concert as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2021

The Jazz Ambassadors

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Jazz Ambassadors as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2018

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 13 2013

…Sings Musicals

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in …Sings Musicals as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 2012

Bert Stern: Original Madman

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Bert Stern: Original Madman as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011

The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 2009

Jazz Evolution

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Jazz Evolution as 'Self - Trumpet'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2008

Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2008

Music Inn

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Music Inn as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 03 2007

Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 2007

Louis Armstrong: Live in '59

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong: Live in '59 as 'Trumpet, Vocal'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 2006

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 2006

Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2005

Året var 1955

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Året var 1955 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 2005

Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show as 'Trumpet/Vocals'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

The Story Of The Blues

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Story Of The Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 2004

The Harlem Renaissance

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Harlem Renaissance as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 2003

It's Black Entertainment

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001 as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2001

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1999

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1993

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1993

The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1993

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

The Magic of Bing Crosby

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in The Magic of Bing Crosby as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1991

Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1982

That's Entertainment, Part II

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976

On the Road with Duke Ellington

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in On the Road with Duke Ellington as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1974

Why America

Louis Armstrong was 68 in Why America as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1970

Hello, Dolly!

Louis Armstrong was 68 in Hello, Dolly! as 'Orchestra Leader'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969

A Man Called Adam

Louis Armstrong was 64 in A Man Called Adam as 'Willie Ferguson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1966

Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune

Louis Armstrong was 64 in Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1966

When the Boys Meet the Girls

Louis Armstrong was 64 in When the Boys Meet the Girls as 'Louise Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1965

Hallo Satchmo

Louis Armstrong was 63 in Hallo Satchmo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1965

Louis Armstrong v Praze

Louis Armstrong was 63 in Louis Armstrong v Praze as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965

Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia

Louis Armstrong was 62 in Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia as 'Chanteur, Trompettiste,'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

Berlin-Melodie

Louis Armstrong was 61 in Berlin-Melodie

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1963

Disneyland After Dark

Louis Armstrong was 60 in Disneyland After Dark

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1962

Auf Wiedersehen

Louis Armstrong was 60 in Auf Wiedersehen as 'er selbst'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1961

Paris Blues

Louis Armstrong was 60 in Paris Blues as 'Wild Man Moore'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1961

Jazz on a Summer's Day

Louis Armstrong was 58 in Jazz on a Summer's Day as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1960

Kærlighedens melodi

Louis Armstrong was 57 in Kærlighedens melodi as 'Musician with Orchestra'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1959

La Paloma

Louis Armstrong was 57 in La Paloma as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1959

The Beat Generation

Louis Armstrong was 57 in The Beat Generation as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1959

The Five Pennies

Louis Armstrong was 57 in The Five Pennies as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1959

The Edsel Show

Louis Armstrong was 56 in The Edsel Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1957

Satchmo the Great

Louis Armstrong was 56 in Satchmo the Great

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1957

High Society

Louis Armstrong was 54 in High Society as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 1956

Jazz Ball

Louis Armstrong was 54 in Jazz Ball as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

The Glenn Miller Story

Louis Armstrong was 52 in The Glenn Miller Story as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1954

Saluti e baci

Louis Armstrong was 52 in Saluti e baci as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1953

Glory Alley

Louis Armstrong was 50 in Glory Alley as 'Shadow Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1952

Here Comes the Groom

Louis Armstrong was 50 in Here Comes the Groom as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951

The Strip

Louis Armstrong was 50 in The Strip as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1951

I'm in the Revue

Louis Armstrong was 48 in I'm in the Revue as 'Band Leader'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1950

A Song Is Born

Louis Armstrong was 47 in A Song Is Born as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1948

New Orleans

Louis Armstrong was 45 in New Orleans as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1947

Pillow to Post

Louis Armstrong was 43 in Pillow to Post as 'Orchestra Leader'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1945

Atlantic City

Louis Armstrong was 43 in Atlantic City as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1944

Jam Session

Louis Armstrong was 42 in Jam Session as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1944

Show-Business at War

Louis Armstrong was 41 in Show-Business at War as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943

Cabin in the Sky

Louis Armstrong was 41 in Cabin in the Sky as 'The Trumpeter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1943

Sleepy Time Down South

Louis Armstrong was 41 in Sleepy Time Down South as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1942

Shine

Louis Armstrong was 40 in Shine as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1942

Swingin' on Nothin'

Louis Armstrong was 40 in Swingin' on Nothin' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Birth of the Blues

Louis Armstrong was 40 in Birth of the Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1941

Going Places

Louis Armstrong was 37 in Going Places as 'Gabe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938

Doctor Rhythm

Louis Armstrong was 36 in Doctor Rhythm as 'Trumpet Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938

Every Day's a Holiday

Louis Armstrong was 36 in Every Day's a Holiday as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1937

Artists & Models

Louis Armstrong was 36 in Artists & Models as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1937

Pennies from Heaven

Louis Armstrong was 35 in Pennies from Heaven as 'Henry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1936

København, Kalundborg og -?

Louis Armstrong was 33 in København, Kalundborg og -?

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 1934

Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen

Louis Armstrong was 32 in Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You

Louis Armstrong was 31 in I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932

A Rhapsody in Black and Blue

Louis Armstrong was 30 in A Rhapsody in Black and Blue as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1932

Ex-Flame

Louis Armstrong was 29 in Ex-Flame as 'Louis Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1930

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Jazz

Louis Armstrong would have been no older than 69 in Jazz as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001

The Pearl Bailey Show

Louis Armstrong was 69+ in The Pearl Bailey Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Louis Armstrong was 69+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Johnny Cash Show

Louis Armstrong was 67+ in The Johnny Cash Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Louis Armstrong was 66+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Louis Armstrong was 64+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

Shindig!

Louis Armstrong was 63+ in Shindig! as 'Self - Singer, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Louis Armstrong was 62+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.

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

The Danny Kaye Show

Louis Armstrong was 62+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Louis Armstrong was 61+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

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

Discorama

Louis Armstrong was 57+ in Discorama as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959

The Bell Telephone Hour

Louis Armstrong was 57+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959

Kraft Music Hall

Louis Armstrong was 57+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

DuPont Show of the Month

Louis Armstrong was 56+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Louis Armstrong was 55+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

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

The Steve Allen Show

Louis Armstrong was 54+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Jazz Trumpeter'.

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

The Oscars

Louis Armstrong was 51+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Louis Armstrong was 49+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

What's My Line?

Louis Armstrong was 48+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Louis Armstrong was 46+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

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