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Jimmy Durante. James Francis Durante ( / dəˈrænti / də-RAN-tee, Italian: [duˈrante]; February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist.
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Learn about the life and career of Jimmy Durante, a comedian, composer, actor, singer and songwriter known for his big nose and patter songs. Find out his birth and death dates, family, trademarks, trivia and quotes.
- February 10, 1893
- January 29, 1980
- The Glory of Love. “The Glory of Love” is one of Jimmy Durante’s most famous and well-loved songs. The tune is catchy and Durante’s performance is full of heart.
- Ink A Dink A Doo. Durante’s 1952 recording of “Ink A Dink A Doo” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. This song’s lyrics are about the simple joys of life and love, and its catchy tune has helped it endure as one of Durante’s most beloved songs.
- Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo. This 1953 tune was originally written for the film “Lili,” and though it wasn’t a chart-topper, it’s become one of Durante’s most beloved and recognizable songs.
- Try a Little Tenderness. Though it was originally written as a ballad for the 1932 film “Swing Time,” “Try a Little Tenderness” has been covered by everyone from Otis Redding to Bruce Springsteen.
May 2, 2024 · Jimmy Durante (born Feb. 10, 1893, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Jan. 29, 1980, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American comedian whose career in every major entertainment performance medium spanned more than six decades.
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James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American singer, pianist, comedian, and actor. His distinctive clipped gravelly speech, New York accent , comic language butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through ...
Oct 9, 2012 · Listen to Jimmy Durante's classic song Young At Heart from 1954 and enjoy his unique voice and style.
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