Jimmy Dorsey

Acting

Jimmy Dorsey

Born February 29, 1904 · Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

Died June 17, 1957 · aged 53

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 orchest…

Known For

Lost in a HaremLost in a Harem · 1944
Lost in a Harem
5.61944
MovieComedy
Two bumbling magicians help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic uncle.
That Girl from ParisThat Girl from Paris · 1936
That Girl from Paris
6.91936
MovieMusicComedy
Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader, who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings.
The Fleet's InThe Fleet's In · 1942
The Fleet's In
7.31942
MovieMusicRomance
Shy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a famous actress. Things get complicated when bets are placed on his prowess with the ladies.
The Fabulous DorseysThe Fabulous Dorseys · 1947
The Fabulous Dorseys
5.81947
MovieMusicRomance
The story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their boyhood in Pennsylvania through their rise, their breakup, and their personal reunion.
You Leave Me BreathlessYou Leave Me Breathless · 1938
You Leave Me Breathless
9.01938
MovieAnimation
A "Screen Songs" short mixing live action with cartoons. The animated section deals with what will be seen on the television sets of the future, i.e., a fountain of youth operating in Turkey, a cow mowing the lawn and feeding at the same time, and other items and then the TV set brings on Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, with Bob Eberle singing "You Leave Me Breathless."
Au ReetAu Reet · 1943
Au Reet
5.51943
MovieMusic
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"
Stage ShowStage Show · 1954
Stage Show
1954
Series
Stage Show was a popular music variety series on American television originally hosted on alternate weeks by big band leaders and brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Produced by Jackie Gleason, the CBS-TV show included the first national television appearances by Elvis Presley. The series began as a one-hour show on July 3, 1954 as a summer replacement for The Jackie Gleason Show. Gleason brought it back in the fall of 1955 as a half-hour show and scheduled it from 8–8:30 p.m. ET before his own program on Saturday nights. In 1956, Jack Carter, a frequent guest, became the permanent host. The June Taylor Dancers made regular appearances. Bobby Darin made his national TV debut on the program in early 1956, singing "Rock Island Line". The show's final telecast was September 18, 1956.

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Stage ShowStage Show · 1954
Stage Show
1954
Series
Stage Show was a popular music variety series on American television originally hosted on alternate weeks by big band leaders and brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Produced by Jackie Gleason, the CBS-TV show included the first national television appearances by Elvis Presley. The series began as a one-hour show on July 3, 1954 as a summer replacement for The Jackie Gleason Show. Gleason brought it back in the fall of 1955 as a half-hour show and scheduled it from 8–8:30 p.m. ET before his own program on Saturday nights. In 1956, Jack Carter, a frequent guest, became the permanent host. The June Taylor Dancers made regular appearances. Bobby Darin made his national TV debut on the program in early 1956, singing "Rock Island Line". The show's final telecast was September 18, 1956.