Bobby Short
Biography
Bobby Short works in acting. Born September 15, 1924 in Danville, Illinois, USA. Died March 21, 2005. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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20 titles- Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001) as Self
- Man of the Century (1999) as Chester
- Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (1998) as Self
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Bobby Short
- Frasier (1993) as Warren (voice)
- For Love or Money (1993) as Self
- Blue Ice (1992) as Buddy
- Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990) as Self
- You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990) as Narrator
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) as Self
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) as Self
- A Night on the Town (1983)
- Hardhat & Legs (1980) as Self
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Bobby Short (pianist)
- The Love Boat (1977)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Dr. Pepper as Self
- Bobby Short at the Cafe Carlyle
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What movies or TV shows is Bobby Short best known for?
Bobby Short is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lady Vengeance (2005), Frasier (1993), For Love or Money (1993), Blue Ice (1992).
When and where was Bobby Short born?
Bobby Short was born on September 15, 1924 in Danville, Illinois, USA. They passed away on March 21, 2005.
How many credits does Bobby Short have?
Bobby Short has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2001.
What is Bobby Short's background in cinema and television?
Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret singer and pianist who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gersh...