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Bernard "Pretty" Purdie

Known For: Acting
Born: June 11, 1939
Active Years: 1974–2018 (45 Years)
Total Credits: 6 credits in database

Acting Born Jun 11, 1939 6 credits

Biography

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie works in acting. Born June 11, 1939. Archytele tracks 6 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2018

Amazing Grace

2007

Larry Coryell: A Retrospective

2001

Bucky Pizzarelli - Swing Live

1997

Classic Albums

1974

LialehLialeh · Music Director

Full Filmography

6 titles

Amazing Grace (2018) as Self (archive footage)
Larry Coryell: A Retrospective (2007)
Bucky Pizzarelli - Swing Live (2001) as drummer
Classic Albums (1997) as Self
Lialeh (1974) as Himself - Drummer (uncredited)
Lialeh (1974) Music Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bernard "Pretty" Purdie best known for?

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).

When and where was Bernard "Pretty" Purdie born?

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie was born on June 11, 1939.

How many credits does Bernard "Pretty" Purdie have?

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2018.

What is Bernard "Pretty" Purdie's background in cinema and television?

Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1939) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul, funk and jazz musician. He is known for his precise time-keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the Purdie shuffle. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013. Purdie...