Count Basie
Biography
Count Basie works in acting. Born August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA. Died April 26, 1984. Archytele lists 53 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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53 titles- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Rat Pack (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes (2020)
- Billie (2020) as self
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- All-Star Jazz Show: Live from The Ed Sullivan Theater (2011) as Self
- Music Inn (2007) as Himself (archive footage)
- Sentimental Journey (2006) In Memory Of
- Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62 (2006) as Himself
- Judy Garland Duets (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Improvisation (2004) as Self
- The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Piano Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- New York in the Fifties (2001) as Self
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music (1981) as Self
- Count Basie At Carnegie Hall (1981) as Self
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- The Last of the Blue Devils (1979) as Self
- Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" (1979) as Sself (Piano, Conductor)
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Self
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- Made in Paris (1966) as Count Basie
- Frank Sinatra Spectacular (1965) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Pianist
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Cinderfella (1960) as Count Basie
- Astaire Time (1960) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Jamboree! (1957) as Count Basie
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Conductor
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Pianist
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Bandleader
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- 'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet (1951)
- Cavalcade of Bands (1950)
- Basie Boogie (1950)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Killer Diller (1948) Original Music Composer
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Count Basie
- Crazy House (1943) as Count Basie
- Top Man (1943) as Orchestra Leader
- Air Mail Special (1941) as Self
- Take Me Back, Baby (1941)
- Policy Man (1938) as Count Basie
- Ebony Parade as (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Count Basie best known for?
Count Basie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kennedy Center Honors (1978), Blazing Saddles (1974), ABC Stage 67 (1966), The Hollywood Palace (1964).
When and where was Count Basie born?
Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on April 26, 1984.
How many credits does Count Basie have?
Count Basie has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 2022.
What is Count Basie's background in cinema and television?
William James "Count" Basie (/ˈbeɪsi/; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innova...