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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0234153
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
James Francis Dorsey
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Date of Birth
1904-02-29
Place of Birth
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of Death
1957-06-17
