Toots Thielemans
Biography
Toots Thielemans works in acting. Born April 29, 1922 in Brussels, Belgium. Died August 22, 2016. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- I huvet på Per Åhlin (2019) Music
- Toots Thielemans - Live at le Chapiteau Opera de Liege, May 17, 2012 (2014) as harmonica
- Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4 (2010) as self
- V.A. North Sea Jazz (2009) as Self
- Christmas in Paris (2008) as Himself
- Toots Thielemans, a Jazz Legend (2008) as Self
- De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self
- Between a Smile and a Tear (2005) as Self
- Little Blond Death (1993) Music
- Changa Changa, rythmes en noirs et blancs (1992) as Himself
- Manon of the Spring (1986) Musician
- Jean de Florette (1986) Musician
- One Woman or Two (1985) Original Music Composer
- Demon (1985) Original Music Composer
- Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena (1984) as harmonica
- Zware jongens (1984) Music
- The World of Simon Carmiggelt (1983) Music
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- De TV Show (1981) as Self
- Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) Music
- Camping (1978) Music
- The Paul Simon Special (1977) as Self
- Invitation to the Dance (1977) Musician
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- De dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones (1975) Music
- The Sugarland Express (1974) Musician
- Dunderklumpen! (1974) as Pellegnillot (voice)
- Dunderklumpen! (1974) Music
- Turkish Delight (1973) Music
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Getaway (1972) Music
- Midnight Cowboy (1969) Music
- This Way to Sesame Street (1969) Musician
- En gång i Stockholm (1963)
- En gång i Stockholm (1963) Music
- NDR Jazz Workshops (1958) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Toots Thielemans best known for?
Toots Thielemans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including De Wereld Draait Door (2005), The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988), Manon of the Spring (1986), Jean de Florette (1986).
When and where was Toots Thielemans born?
Toots Thielemans was born on April 29, 1922 in Brussels, Belgium. They passed away on August 22, 2016.
How many credits does Toots Thielemans have?
Toots Thielemans has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2023.
What is Toots Thielemans's background in cinema and television?
Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for his chromatic harmonica playing, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing. According to jazz historian Ted Gioia, his most imp...
Toots Thielemans by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 50
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 60
- Dunderklumpen! (1974) as Pellegnillot (voice) — aged about 52
- De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self — aged about 83
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