Tommy Dorsey
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Summary
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905[1], in Shenandoah[2]. He died on November 26, 1956[3], in Greenwich[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], trumpeter[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], and jazz musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,431 views/month, #6,789 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensico Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Patricia Dane[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: trombonist[14], film actor[15], musician[16]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17]
- Member of: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20]
- Record label: Bell Records[21], Decca[22], RCA Records[23]
- Discography: Tommy Dorsey discography[24]
- Commons category: Tommy Dorsey[25]
- Cause of death: cancer[26]
- Family name: Dorsey[27]
- Given name: Thomas Francis[28]
- Official website: https://www.buddymorrowproductions.com/[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tommy Dorsey[30]
- Commons gallery: Tommy Dorsey[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: trombone[33], trumpet[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr.[36]
- Name in native language: Tommy Dorsey[37]
- Different from: Thomas A. Dorsey[38]
- Start of work period: 1920[39]
- End of work period: 1956[40]
Why It Matters
Tommy Dorsey has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Tommy Dorsey born?
Tommy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah[2].
Where did Tommy Dorsey die?
Tommy Dorsey died in Greenwich[4].
Who was Tommy Dorsey married to?
Tommy Dorsey's spouses include Patricia Dane[12].
What did Tommy Dorsey do for work?
Tommy Dorsey worked as a conductor[5], trumpeter[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], and jazz musician[9].
What awards did Tommy Dorsey receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].