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Howard McGhee(1918-1987)

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Howard McGhee was born on 6 February 1918 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Joyful Noise (2012), The Joe Franklin Show (1950) and In memoriam Charlie Parker (1967). He was married to Tina. He died on 17 July 1987 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 6, 1918
DiedJuly 17, 1987(69)
BornFebruary 6, 1918
DiedJuly 17, 1987(69)
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Known for

Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, and Jeremy Jordan in Joyful Noise (2012)
Joyful Noise
5.7
  • Soundtrack("In Walked Bud")
  • 2012
The Joe Franklin Show (1950)
The Joe Franklin Show
7.0
TV Series
  • Self
In memoriam Charlie Parker
TV Movie
  • Self - Musician (tp)
  • 1967

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Actor



  • Noah Beery Jr. and Lois Collier in The Crimson Canary (1945)
    The Crimson Canary
    6.0
    • Howard McGhee - Trumpeter (uncredited)
    • 1945

Soundtrack



  • Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, and Jeremy Jordan in Joyful Noise (2012)
    Joyful Noise
    5.7
    • performer: "In Walked Bud"
    • 2012

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  • Born
    • February 6, 1918
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Died
    • July 17, 1987
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Tina? - July 17, 1987 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
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    Influential bebop jazz trumpeter and arranger of the 1940's and 50's, best remembered for his work with the bands of Lionel Hampton and Andy Kirk. Later famously recorded with Charlie Parker and Fats Navarro. His later career was severely encumbered by drug addiction and as a victim of racism.

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