James Pankow
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 20, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Active Years
- 1969–2024 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
James Carter Pankow was born on August 20, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is an American trombone player, songwriter, composer, and brass instrument arranger. He is a founding member of the rock band Chicago, which is also described as a jazz-rock group. Pankow is known for his brass arrangements and for being one-third of Chicago's brass and woodwind section, alongside Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider. His known credits include acting, and he contributed to the soundtrack of the film Almost Famous.
Career overview
James Carter Pankow was born on August 20, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is an American trombone player, songwriter, and brass instrument arranger. He is a founding member of the rock band Chicago, which is also identified as a jazz-rock group. Pankow is best known for his brass arrangements and for being one-third of Chicago's brass and woodwind section, alongside Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider. He is also recognized as an influential trombonist and composer who ended up playing the trombone by accident after the other, cooler instruments had already been distributed.
Within his career associated with the entertainment industry, James Pankow is noted on film and television databases for his work in acting and soundtracks, including a credit for the movie Almost Famous. His known credits in these databases total twelve, and his personal profile reflects his professional background as a musician and composer associated with the band Chicago.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Chicago & Friends: Live At 55 (2024) as trombone, vocals
- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self
- Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016) as Self
- Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016) Executive Producer
- The Terry Kath Experience (2016) as Self
- Chicago in Chicago (2011)
- Chicago | The Heart of Chicago: The Video (1982-1991) (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Chicago Live on SoundStage (2004) as Trombone, Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals
- Chicago Live In Japan 1995 (1995) as self
- Chicago | Dortmund 1982 (1982) as Self
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Chicago: Live At Tanglewood (1970)
- Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop Festival (1969)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Pankow best known for?
James Pankow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David Foster: Off the Record (2019), Rockpalast (1974).
When and where was James Pankow born?
James Pankow was born on August 20, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
How many credits does James Pankow have?
James Pankow has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2024.
What is James Pankow's background in cinema and television?
James Carter Pankow was born on August 20, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is an American trombone player, songwriter, composer, and brass instrument arranger. He is a founding member of the rock band Chicago, which is also described as a jazz-rock group. Pankow is known for his brass arrangements and f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 26
- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self — aged about 71
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