Trombone Shorty
Biography
Trombone Shorty works in acting. Born January 2, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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18 titles- The Simpsons (1989) as Trombone Shorty (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Conan (2010) as Self - Musical Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- The Peanuts Movie (2015) as Miss Othmar / Mrs. Little Red-Haired Girl (voice)
- Jam Van (2023)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby (2012) as Self
- Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (2022) as Self
- Wandering Stars (2019) as Self
- The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul (2006) as Self
- A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl (2025) as Self
- National Christmas Tree Lighting (2024) as Performer
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7/6- Montreux Jazz Festival (2011)
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Live from Red Rocks (2013) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Trombone Shorty best known for?
Trombone Shorty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Simpsons (1989), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Conan (2010), The View (1997).
When and where was Trombone Shorty born?
Trombone Shorty was born on January 2, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Trombone Shorty have?
Trombone Shorty has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Trombone Shorty's background in cinema and television?
Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his older brother James, a skilled performer in his own right. Young Troy was so small, and his instrument was twice his size, that he earned th...