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American swing music jazz trumpeter, actor and singer
Bill Dillard
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American swing music jazz trumpeter, actor and singer
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Male
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Birth:
20 July 1911(Pennsylvania, USA)
Death:
16 January 1995
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The details
Biography
Introduction
William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter, actor, and singer.
Background
Dillard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others. He also had an acting career on Broadway, including in One Mo' Time.
Discography
With Dizzy Gillespie
- The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Bluebird, 1937–1949, [1995])
With Earle Warren
- Earle Warren (RCA, 1974)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Murder with Music | Mike | |
| 1946 | House-Rent Party | Police Officer | |
| 1946 | Fight That Ghost | Jim Brown | |
| 1948 | The Fight Never Ends | Det. Billingsly |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Omnibus | — | Episode: "135th Street" |
| 1954 | Kraft Television Theatre | — | Episode: "The Worried Man's Blues" |
| 1957 | The Green Pastures | King of Babylon | Television film |
| 1980 | Barney Miller | Edward Jennings / Fast Eddie | Episode: "Fog" |