Louis Armstrong
Acting Born Aug 4, 1901 Died Jul 6, 1971 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 121 credits
Biography
Louis Armstrong works in acting. Born August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Died July 6, 1971. Archytele tracks 121 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Deadly Melody · MusicMemories · Music
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Espetáculo · Music
The Sound of 007Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesColdplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires
Tight Shoes · CompositorDark EyesLouis Armstrong in Concert
Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll AnimalAnd I think to myself, what a wonderful world. · Songs
The Jazz Ambassadors
Bing Crosby: RediscoveredJazz Legends in Their Own Words
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again
…Sings Musicals
Bert Stern - Original Madman
The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best
The Mentalist · SongsJazz EvolutionGood Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962Music Inn
Frankie Laine: An American DreamerLouis Armstrong: Live in '59
Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong ShowÅret var 1955Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
The Harlem RenaissanceThe Story Of The Blues
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
It's Black Entertainment
JazzLouis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001Swing With Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Tony Bennett
Louis Armstrong & Benny Goodman - Sounds in Motion
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
The World of Polygoon
Bluesland: A Portrait in American MusicThe Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television YearsBenny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
The Magic of Bing Crosby
Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet
That's Entertainment, Part II
On the Road with Duke Ellington
Full Filmography
121 titles- Deadly Melody (2025) Music
- Memories (2025) Music
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Espetáculo (2023) Music
- The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires (2022) as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Tight Shoes (2021) Compositor
- Dark Eyes (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong in Concert (2021) as Self - Performer (archive footage)
- Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal (2019) as Self (Archive Footage) (Uncredited)
- And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. (2019) Songs
- The Jazz Ambassadors (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Bing Crosby: Rediscovered (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again (2013) as Self
- …Sings Musicals (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Bert Stern - Original Madman (2011)
- The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best (2009) as Self
- The Mentalist (2008) Songs
- Jazz Evolution (2008) as Self - Trumpet
- Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong (2008) as Self
- Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962 (2007) as Self
- Music Inn (2007) as Himself (archive footage)
- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong: Live in '59 (2006) as Trumpet, Vocal
- Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show (2005) as Trumpet/Vocals
- Året var 1955 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection (2005) as Himself
- The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Story Of The Blues (2004) as Self
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love (2003) as Self (Archive Footage)
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Jazz (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001 (2001) as Himself (archive footage)
- Swing With Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Tony Bennett (2001)
- Louis Armstrong & Benny Goodman - Sounds in Motion (2000)
- The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997)
- The World of Polygoon (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992) as Self (archival footage)
- The Magic of Bing Crosby (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet (1982) as Self
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- On the Road with Duke Ellington (1974) as Self
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- Why America (1970) as Self (archive footage)
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Songs
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- Hello, Dolly! (1969) as Orchestra Leader
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Omnibus (1967)
- A Man Called Adam (1966) as Willie Ferguson
- Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune (1966) as himself
- Louis Armstrong v Praze (1965) as Self
- When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965) as Louise Armstrong
- The Day of the Oath (1965) as Self
- Hallo Satchmo (1965) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia (1964) as Chanteur, Trompettiste,
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- Berlin-Melodie (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- Disneyland After Dark (1962)
- Paris Blues (1961) as Wild Man Moore
- Auf Wiedersehen (1961) as er selbst
- Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self
- The Beat Generation (1959) as Louis Armstrong
- The Five Pennies (1959) as Louis Armstrong
- Kærlighedens melodi (1959) as Musician with Orchestra
- La Paloma (1959) as Louis Armstrong
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The All-Star Christmas Show (1958) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Self
- The Edsel Show (1957) as Self
- Satchmo the Great (1957)
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Jazz Trumpeter
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- High Society (1956) as Louis Armstrong
- Jazz Ball (1956) as Self (archive footage)
- The Glenn Miller Story (1954) as Louis Armstrong
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Saluti e baci (1953) as himself
- Glory Alley (1952) as Shadow Johnson
- The Strip (1951) as Himself
- Here Comes the Groom (1951) as Louis Armstrong (uncredited)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- I'm in the Revue (1950) as Band Leader
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- A Song Is Born (1948) as Louis Armstrong
- New Orleans (1947) as Himself
- Pillow to Post (1945) as Orchestra Leader
- Atlantic City (1944) as Himself
- Jam Session (1944) as Himself
- Cabin in the Sky (1943) as The Trumpeter
- Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
- Shine (1942) as Self
- Sleepy Time Down South (1942) as Self
- Swingin' on Nothin' (1942) as Self
- Birth of the Blues (1941) as Self (archive footage)
- Going Places (1938) as Gabe
- Doctor Rhythm (1938) as Trumpet Player
- Artists & Models (1937) as Self
- Every Day's a Holiday (1937) as Louis Armstrong
- Pennies from Heaven (1936) as Henry
- København, Kalundborg og -? (1934)
- Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen (1934) as Himself
- A Rhapsody in Black and Blue (1932) as Himself
- I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You (1932) as Louis Armstrong
- Ex-Flame (1930) as Louis Armstrong
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis Armstrong best known for?
Louis Armstrong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022), Le Mans (1971), Jazz (2001).
When and where was Louis Armstrong born?
Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on July 6, 1971.
How many credits does Louis Armstrong have?
Louis Armstrong has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2025.
What is Louis Armstrong's background in cinema and television?
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the music's focus from collec...
Louis Armstrong by the numbers
121credits
97films
24TV series
1930–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self — aged about 57
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 122
- Jazz (2001) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 99
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 60
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 60
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Self — aged about 55
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