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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.

Known for
Acting
Born
Apr 29, 1899
Place of birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Gender
Male
Credits
76 as cast · 24 as crew
Best known for
The Mike Douglas Show
Date of death
May 24, 1974
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