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Tommy Dorsey (1905–1956)

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A trombonist and bandleader, he appeared with his own orchestra in a few films of the 40's but is best remembered for his band's recordings - like "Marie" (sung by Jack Leonard) and "On the Sunny Side of the Street." See full bio »

Born:

Thomas Francis Dorsey
in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

Died:

(age 51) in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
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2009 Big River Man (documentary) (writer: "Take My Hand Precious Lord" / as Thomas Dorsey)
 
2008 Bitter & Twisted (performer: "Song of India")
 
2008 Crips and Bloods: Made in America (documentary) (performer: "Opus One" / as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
 
2006 Cold Case (TV series)
– The Hen House (2006) ("Opus One")
 
2005 Anytown, USA (documentary) (performer: "Marie")
 
2003 The Human Stain (performer: "Sleepy Lagoon" 1940)
 
2002 Hart's War (performer: "Marie")
 
1999 RKO 281 (TV movie) (arranger: "Song Of India")
 
1998 Frank Lloyd Wright (documentary) ("Song of India")
 
1996 President i yego zhenshchina (music: "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You")
 
1990 The Exorcist III (performer: "Song of India")
 
1990 Where the Heart Is (performer: "A Song Of India")
 
1987 Radio Days (performer: "Opus One" 1943, "You and I" 1941, "I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You" 1932)
 
1977 Annie Hall (performer: "Sleepy Lagoon" 1930)
 
1962 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
– Aunt Bee the Warden (1962) (music: "The Dipsy Doodle" - uncredited / lyrics: "The Dipsy Doodle" - uncredited)
 
1955 The George Gobel Show (TV series)
– Episode #1.13 (1955) (writer: "Music, Maestro, Please")
 
1951 Universal Name Band Musical 7301: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (short) (performer: "You Left Your Brown-Eyed Baby", "Opus No. 1", "Hucklebuck", "Boogie Woogie", "Diane")
 
1948 A Song Is Born (performer: "A Song Is Born" 1948)
 
1945 Thrill of a Romance (performer: "Please Don't Say No, Say Maybe" - uncredited, "I Should Care" - uncredited, "Song of India" - uncredited, "Opus One" - uncredited, "Battle of the Balcony Jive" - uncredited, "The Guy with the Slide Trombone Hungarian Rhapsody" - uncredited, "Ich Liebe Dich" - uncredited)
 
1944 Broadway Rhythm (performer: "I Love Corny Music")
 
1943 Girl Crazy (performer: "Fascinating Rhythm" 1924 - uncredited)
 
1943 Du Barry Was a Lady (performer: "Friendship" 1939 / "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" 1932)
 
1942 Ship Ahoy (performer: "I'll Take Tallulah" 1942 / "The Last Call for Love" 1942)
 
1934 Mirrors (short) ("China Boy" - uncredited)
 
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1954 Stage Show (TV series)
Co-host (1954-55)
 
1948 A Song Is Born
 
Show ShowSelf (20 titles)
1970 Music on 2 (TV series)
Himself
– The Three Faces of Jazz: Folk - Showbiz - Art (1970) … Himself
 
1956 Stage Show (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 27 June 1956 (1956) … Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 17 March 1956 (1956) … Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 18 February 1956 (1956) … Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 11 February 1956 (1956) … Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 4 February 1956 (1956) … Himself - Co-Host
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1950-1955 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Dorsey Brother / Himself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 16 October 1955 (1955) … Himself - Dorsey Brother (uncredited)
– Episode dated 5 July 1950 (1950) … Himself - Mystery Guest
 
1953-1955 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host / Himself - Guest Co-Host / Himself / …
– Episode dated 7 May 1955 (1955) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 19 March 1955 (1955) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 12 March 1955 (1955) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 8 January 1955 (1955) … Himself - Guest Co-Host
– Episode dated 1 January 1955 (1955) … Himself - Guest Co-Host
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1954 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Connie Haines (1954) … Himself
 
1954 The George Jessel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.19 (1954) … Himself
 
1953 The Dorsey Brothers' Encore (short)
Himself
 
1951 Universal Name Band Musical 7301: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (short)
Himself - Orchestra Leader
 
1951 Disc Jockey
Himself
 
1947 The Fabulous Dorseys
Himself
 
1945 Thrill of a Romance
Himself (as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
 
1944 Broadway Rhythm
Himself (and his Orchestra)
 
1943 Upbeat in Music (documentary short)
Himself - Band Leader
 
1943 Girl Crazy
Himself - Bandleader
 
1943 Swing Fever
Himself - Band Member (uncredited)
 
1943 I Dood It
Himself - at Club 42 window display (uncredited)
 
1943 Du Barry Was a Lady
Himself
 
1943 Presenting Lily Mars
Himself
 
1942 Ship Ahoy
Himself, orchestra leader
 
1941 Las Vegas Nights
Himself
 
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2009 My Music: The Big Band Years (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1981 This Is Elvis
Himself (uncredited)
 
All You Need Is Love (TV series documentary)
 
1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (documentary)
Clip from 'Girl Crazy' (uncredited)
 
1964 Amigos del martes (TV series)
 
1963 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
 
1946 The Great Morgan
Himself (uncredited)
 
1941 Birth of the Blues
Himself, Tommy Dorsey
 

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Personal Details

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Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I wish you wouldn't make the strings such an important part of your arrangements because frankly they're only a tax dodge! - to Nelson Riddle See more »

Trivia:

His son, Thomas Francis "Skipper" Dorsey III, born September 9, 1930. See more »

Nickname:

The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio