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In Memoriam · 1899 – 1974

Person · Composer

Duke Ellington

Born
1899
Died
1974
  • Also:
  • Music Department
  • Actor
24
Credits on file
11
Decades active
1
Awards

In short · Composed for 11 decades — 24 credits.

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Actor

2 credits

Composer

5 credits

Awards & Nominations

1 nomination

Academy Awards

  • Nom1961Oscar — Music (original Song Score or Adaptation Score)

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