Jimmy Dorsey

Born: 1904-02-29

Birthplace: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Known For

Hollywood Canteen
This Is Elvis
The Fleet's In
I Dood It
That Girl from Paris
Lost in a Harem
Four Jills in a Jeep
Birth of the Blues
Music Man
The Fabulous Dorseys

Top Movie Credits

Hollywood Canteen Self
This Is Elvis Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Fleet's In Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Leader
I Dood It Himself (as Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
That Girl from Paris Hammacher's Band Member (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem Jimmy Dorsey
Four Jills in a Jeep Himself
Birth of the Blues Self (archive footage)
Music Man Self
The Fabulous Dorseys Jimmy Dorsey