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Jimmy Dorsey

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

Biography

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. He formed an orchestra with his brother Tommy lasting from 1933 to 1935. He led his own orchestra before rejoining Tommy's orchestra in 1953 and taking over the orchestra after Tommy's death.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

29 February 1904, 121 years old

Known For

Filmography