Harry James
Biography
Harry James works in acting. Born March 15, 1916 in Albany, Georgia, USA. Died July 5, 1983. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- This Is Bob Hope... (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage)
- The Sting II (1983) as Band Leader
- Showbiz Goes to War (1982) as (archive footage)
- Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years (1979) as Self
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ladies Man (1961) as Harry James
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Harry James
- Outlaw Queen (1957) as Rick Mason
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Opposite Sex (1956) as Harry James
- The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) as Radio Trumpeter (uncredited)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Young Man with a Horn (1950) Music Consultant
- Cavalcade of Bands (1950)
- I'll Get By (1950) as Harry James
- Insect Dance (1949) Music
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- On Our Merry Way (1948) as Harry James
- Carnegie Hall (1947) as Harry James
- Do You Love Me (1946) as Barry Clayton
- If I'm Lucky (1946) as Earl Gordon
- The All-Star Bond Rally (1945) as Self
- Bathing Beauty (1944) as Harry James
- Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) as Harry James
- The Shining Future (1944) as Self
- Swing Fever (1943) as Harry James
- Swing Fever (1943) as Harry James (uncredited)
- Best Foot Forward (1943) as Himself
- Trumpet Serenade (1942)
- Syncopation (1942) as Harry James
- Springtime in the Rockies (1942) as Harry James
- Private Buckaroo (1942) as Harry James
- Too Many Girls (1940) as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
- Hollywood Hotel (1938) as Benny Goodman Trumpeter (uncredited)
- L'empreinte rouge (1937) as Le maire
- New Faces of 1937 (1937) Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry James best known for?
Harry James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment! III (1994), The Sting II (1983), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), The Hollywood Palace (1964).
When and where was Harry James born?
Harry James was born on March 15, 1916 in Albany, Georgia, USA. They passed away on July 5, 1983.
How many credits does Harry James have?
Harry James has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2017.
What is Harry James's background in cinema and television?
Harry James was born in a rundown hotel next to the city jail in Albany, Georgia. His mother and father were members of a circus - she as a trapeze artist and he a band leader - with the Mighty Haag Circus. At seven, they settled in Beaumont, Texas where Harry learned yo play drums. By twelve, he was playing trumpet in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Harry James — aged about 41
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 46
- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage) — aged about 78
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 60
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 34
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) as Radio Trumpeter (uncredited) — aged about 37
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