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Gil Evans

Known For
Acting
Born
May 13, 1912 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
March 20, 1988
Active Years
1959–2019 (61 Years)
Total Credits
10 credits in database
Acting Born May 13, 1912 Died Mar 20, 1988 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1959–2019
61 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gil Evans works in acting. Born May 13, 1912 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Died March 20, 1988. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Lloyd in Space · Story
Recess · Writer
Heartbeat · WriterSting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Absolute Beginners · Music ArrangerAbsolute Beginners · Conductor
Gil Evans Orchestra @ Berliner Jazztage 1976
Days in My Father's House · Music
The Sound of Miles Davis

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) as Self - Music Arranger (archive footage)
  • Lloyd in Space (2001) Story
  • Recess (1997) Writer
  • Heartbeat (1987) Writer
  • Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit (1987) as Self - Piano
  • Absolute Beginners (1986) Music Arranger
  • Absolute Beginners (1986) Conductor
  • Gil Evans Orchestra @ Berliner Jazztage 1976 (1976) as Self
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  • Days in My Father's House (1968) Music
  • The Sound of Miles Davis (1959) as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gil Evans best known for?

Gil Evans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including His Girl Friday (1940), Recess (1997).

When and where was Gil Evans born?

Gil Evans was born on May 13, 1912 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on March 20, 1988.

How many credits does Gil Evans have?

Gil Evans has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2019.

What is Gil Evans's background in cinema and television?

Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans (né Green; May 13, 1912 – March 20, 1988) was a Canadian–American jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz, playing an important role in the development of cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion. He is best ...

Gil Evans by the numbers

10credits
8films
2TV series
1959–2019active years

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