Lionel Hampton
Biography
Lionel Hampton works in acting. Born April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Died August 31, 2002. Archytele tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58 (2008)
- Les Vérités Vo(i)lées (2007) Music
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Real Malcolm X (1992)
- Bei Bio (1983) as Self
- ...But Then, She's Betty Carter (1980) as Self
- No Maps on My Taps (1979) as Self
- Lionel Hampton All Star Big Band @ Berliner Jazztage 1979 (1979) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- The Barbara McNair Show (1969) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self - Bandleader
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- Mister Rock and Roll (1957) as Himself
- America By Night (1957)
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- The Glenn Miller Story (1954) as Band Member (uncredited)
- Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra (1949) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Band Leader
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- A Song Is Born (1948) as Lionel Hampton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lionel Hampton best known for?
Lionel Hampton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), The Kennedy Center Honors (1978), Down to You (2000), Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Lionel Hampton born?
Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on August 31, 2002.
How many credits does Lionel Hampton have?
Lionel Hampton has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2008.
What is Lionel Hampton's background in cinema and television?
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 64
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 64
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self — aged about 70
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 85
- The Glenn Miller Story (1954) as Band Member (uncredited) — aged about 46
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Band Leader — aged about 40
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