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Gene Krupa

Acting Born Jan 15, 1909 Chicago, Illinois, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1962
27 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gene Krupa works in acting. Born January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self - Bandleader

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self -Bandleader

Startime

as Self
Film

The Best Years of Our Lives

as Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film

An Actor's Revenge

as Self

Saki

as Himself — Orchestra Leader
Film

The Glenn Miller Story

as Gene Krupa

Frequent co-stars

James Stewart 1 shared title
June Allyson 1 shared title
Harry Morgan 1 shared title
Charles Drake 1 shared title
George Tobias 1 shared title
Barton MacLane 1 shared title
Sig Ruman 1 shared title
Irving Bacon 1 shared title
James Bell 1 shared title
Kathleen Lockhart 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
StartimeThe Big Party
The Benny Goodman Story
America's Greatest BandsAllen in Movieland
The Glenn Miller Story
Cavalcade of Bands
Make Believe Ballroom
Smart PoliticsGlamour GirlThrills of Music: Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Beat the BandBoy! What a Girl!
The Best Years of Our Lives
George White's Scandals
The Shining Future
Syncopation
Ball of Fire
Some Like It Hot
Hollywood Hotel
The Big Broadcast of 1937

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self - Bandleader
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self -Bandleader
  • Startime (1959) as Self
  • The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) as Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Big Party (1959) as Self
  • Ball of Fire (1941) as Himself — Orchestra Leader
  • The Glenn Miller Story (1954) as Gene Krupa
  • Some Like It Hot (1939) as Gene Krupa
  • The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
  • Cavalcade of Bands (1950)
  • Hollywood Hotel (1938) as Benny Goodman Drummer (uncredited)
  • Make Believe Ballroom (1949) as Self
  • America's Greatest Bands (1955)
  • Allen in Movieland (1955) as Self
  • The Shining Future (1944) as Self
  • The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) as Band Drummer
  • Beat the Band (1947) as Himself
  • George White's Scandals (1945) as Gene Krupa
  • Syncopation (1942) as Gene Krupa
  • Boy! What a Girl! (1947) as himself
  • Smart Politics (1948) as Himself
  • Glamour Girl (1948) as Gene Krupa
  • Thrills of Music: Gene Krupa and His Orchestra (1948) as Gene Krupa

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gene Krupa best known for?

Gene Krupa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Startime (1959).

When and where was Gene Krupa born?

Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Gene Krupa have?

Gene Krupa has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1962.