Illinois Jacquet

Acting Born Oct 31, 1922 Died Jul 22, 2004 Broussard, Louisiana, USA 5 credits

Biography

Illinois Jacquet works in acting. Born October 31, 1922 in Broussard, Louisiana, USA. Died July 22, 2004. Archytele tracks 5 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2002

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

1972

Le Grand Échiquier

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

1944

Jammin' the Blues

1943

Stormy Weather

Full Filmography

5 titles

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) as Self (uncredited)
Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Jammin' the Blues (1944) as Self - on Tenor Sax
Stormy Weather (1943) as Band Member (uncredited)

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What movies or TV shows is Illinois Jacquet best known for?

Illinois Jacquet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Grand Échiquier (1972), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1980).

When and where was Illinois Jacquet born?

Illinois Jacquet was born on October 31, 1922 in Broussard, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on July 22, 2004.

How many credits does Illinois Jacquet have?

Illinois Jacquet has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 2002.

What is Illinois Jacquet's background in cinema and television?

Jean-Baptiste "Illinois" Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. Although he was a pioneer of the honking tenor saxophone that became a regular feature of jazz playing and a ...