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Tommy Dorsey

Bandleader / Composer | * 11/19/1905 († 51, 11/26/1956) | Shenandoah, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) was an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. He was known as the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" because of his smooth-toned trombone playing. His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You". His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians. He was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey. After Dorsey broke with his brother in the mid-1930s, he led an extremely successful band from the late 1930s into the 1950s. He is best remembered for standards such as "Opus One", "Song of India", "Marie", "On Treasure Island", and his biggest hit single, "I'll Never Smile Again". ()
Photo of Tommy Dorsey
Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Comedies | Romance / Love

Awards & Nominations for Tommy Dorsey

Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Movies with Tommy Dorsey as Actor(18)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1981 This Is Elvis
as (archive footage)1976 That's Entertainment, Part II
as himself1951 Disc Jockey
as himself1948 A Song Is Born
as himself1947 The Fabulous Dorseys
as himself1945 Thrill of a Romance
as Tommy Dorsey (archive footage) (uncredited)1945 The Great Morgan
as himself1944 Broadway Rhythm
as himself1943 Girl Crazy
as himself1943 Swing Fever
as Tommy Dorsey (uncredited)1943 Swing Fever
as himself1943 Du Barry Was a Lady
as himself1943 Presenting Lily Mars
as Tommy Dorsey (uncredited)1943 I Dood It
as himself1942 Ship Ahoy
as Self (archive footage)1941 Birth of the Blues
as himself1941 Las Vegas Nights
as Trombone Player (uncredited)1930 A Night in a Dormitory

TV Shows/Series with Tommy Dorsey as Actor(1)

as Self - Mystery Guest1950 What's My Line?

Movies with Tommy Dorsey as Crew(1)

Sound/Original Music Composer1978 Interiors

Born: Sunday, 11/19 1905 (November) in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 11/26 1956 (November) in Greenwich (aged: 51)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: English (EN)
Member of: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Record Label: Bell Records, Decca, RCA Records
Spouses (current/former): Patricia Dane
Siblings: Jimmy Dorsey
Other names for Tommy Dorsey (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr."
Tommy Dorsey frequently works together with these people:
Cedric Gibbons (8x, Crew)
Edwin B. Willis (7x, Crew)
Irene (6x, Crew)
Frank Sinatra (4x, Actor)
Red Skelton (4x, Actor)
Eleanor Powell (4x, Actress)
Lena Horne (4x, Actress)
Buddy Rich (4x, Actor)
Jimmy Dorsey (4x, Actor)
Douglas Shearer (3x, Crew)
Mark Goodson (3x, Crew)
Gile Steele (3x, Crew)

Other people with this name: Tommy Dorsey (US)

WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:495031, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024