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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades.
Birth Name
Edward Kennedy Ellington
Born
Saturday, 29 April 1899
Died
Friday, 24 May 1974
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| WAYNE SHORTER: ZERO GRAVITY | Self | 2023 |
| Pretend It's a City | Self | 2021 |
| By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem | Self | 2020 |
| The Music of Duke Ellington & Lionel Hampton | Self | 2020 |
| The Apollo | Himself / Self | 2019 |
| Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things | Self | 2019 |
| 1969 | Self | 2019 |
| Grass is Greener | Self | 2019 |
| The Green Book: Guide to Freedom | Self - Musician (archive footage) | 2019 |
| Quincy | Self | 2018 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1969 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety or Musical Program | Nominated |
| 1962 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture | Nominated |
