Count Basie
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1904-08-21
Day of Death
1984-04-26 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Count Basie
Biography
William James "Count" Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
Known For
Acting
Ebony Parade
as (archive footage)
(2022)
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
(2022)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
(2022)
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
as Self (archive footage)
(2020)
Billie
as self
(2020)
(2019)
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
(2014)
(2011)
(2007)
Music Inn
as Himself (archive footage)
(2006)
Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62
as Himself
(2005)
Judy Garland Duets
as Self (archive footage)
(2004)
The Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)
(2004)
Improvisation
as Self
(2003)
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
(2001)
New York in the Fifties
as Self
(1993)
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
as Self (archive footage)
(1981)
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
as Self
(1981)
(1979)
(1979)
Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
as Sself (Piano, Conductor)
(1974)
Blazing Saddles
as Self
(1965)
Frank Sinatra Spectacular
as Self
(1960)
Cinderfella
as Count Basie
(1955)
Rhythm and Blues Revue
as Self
(1951)
(1950)
(1943)
Stage Door Canteen
as Count Basie
(1943)
Top Man
as Orchestra Leader
(1943)
Crazy House
as Count Basie
(1941)
Air Mail Special
as Self
(1941)
(1938)
Policy Man
as Count Basie
Crew
(2006)
Sentimental Journey
In Memory Of
(1948)
Killer Diller
Original Music Composer