Duke Ellington

Acting

Biography

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.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Male
• Birthday April 29, 1899 (75 years old)
• Died May 24, 1974
• Place of Birth Washington, District of Columbia, USA