IMDb > Tommy Dorsey

add/change photo

Add Resume

Tommy Dorsey products

Shop at Amazon Rent at Blockbuster.com

BETA

Quicklinks

Tommy Dorsey More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 6 | slideshow | add photos)

Overview

Date of Birth:

19 November 1905, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA more

Date of Death:

26 November 1956, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA more

Mini Biography:

A trombonist and bandleader, he appeared with his own orchestra in a few... more

Trivia:

Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989. more

STARmeter:

Up 13% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

NewsDesk:
(2 articles)

Frank Sinatra's Big Apple Box Set Tastes Sweet, Despite a Few Worms
(From Huffington Post. 4 November 2009, 9:06 AM, PST)
New Frank Sinatra Boxed Set Showcases NYC Performances Including Show Tunes
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 20 August 2009, 1:39 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Soundtrack, Music Department, Actor, Composer, Self, Archive Footage

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Anytown, USA (2005)	(performer: "Marie")	2005	-	7.5 (110)

2.	The Human Stain (2003)	(performer: "Sleepy Lagoon" (1940))	2003	-	6.3 (12,610)
	AKAs: Der menschliche Makel (Germany) La couleur du mensonge (France)
3.	Hart's War (2002)	(performer: "Marie")	2002	-	6.2 (17,731)

4.	Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)	("Song of India")	1998	-	8.1 (221)

5.	Where the Heart Is (1990)	(performer: "A Song Of India")	1990	-	5.9 (813)

6.	Radio Days (1987)	(performer: "Opus One" (1943), "You and I" (1941), "I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You" (1932))	1987	-	7.5 (9,917)

7.	Universal Name Band Musical 7301: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (1951)	(performer: "You Left Your Brown-Eyed Baby", "Opus No. 1", "Hucklebuck", "Boogie Woogie", "Diane")	1951	-	-

8.	Thrill of a Romance (1945)	(performer: "I Should Care" (uncredited), "Song of India" (uncredited)) ("Please Don't Say No, Say Maybe" (uncredited))	1945	-	6.5 (188)

9.	Broadway Rhythm (1944)	(performer: "I Love Corny Music")	1944	-	5.8 (52)

10.	Girl Crazy (1943)	(performer: "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924))	1943	-	7.1 (451)

11.	Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)	(performer: "Friendship" (1939))	1943	-	6.1 (437)

12.	Ship Ahoy (1942)	("The Last Call for Love" (1942), "I'll Take Tallulah" (1942))	1942	-	6.1 (179)

13.	Porky's Spring Planting (1938)	(writer: "Peckin' With the Penguins")	1938	-	6.5 (19)

14.	Mirrors (1934)	("China Boy")	1934	-	7.5 (33)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Human Stain (2003)	(musician: "Sleepy Lagoon")	2003	-	6.3 (12,610)
	AKAs: Der menschliche Makel (Germany) La couleur du mensonge (France)
2.	President i yego zhenshchina (1996)	(composer: song "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You")	1996	-	-
	AKAs: The President and His Woman
3.	Mirrors (1934)	(musician: clarinet solo "China Boy") (uncredited)	1934	-	7.5 (33)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Stage Show" (1954)	Co-host (1954-55) (unknown episodes)	1954	-	-

2.	Universal Name Band Musical 7301: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (1951)	Orchestra Leader	1951	-	-

Composer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Broadway Rhythm (1944)		1944	-	5.8 (52)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Stage Show" (1954)	Himself - Co-host (4 episodes, 1956)	1956	-	-
	4 TV episodes: Episode dated 18 February 1956 (1956) Himself - Co-host Episode dated 11 February 1956 (1956) Himself - Co-host Episode dated 4 February 1956 (1956) Himself - Co-host Episode dated 28 January 1956 (1956) Himself - Co-host
2.	"What's My Line?" (1950)	Mystery Guest / One of The Dorsey Brothers (2 episodes, 1950-1955)	1955	-	8.9 (268)
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 16 October 1955 (1955) (uncredited) One of The Dorsey Brothers Episode dated 5 July 1950 (1950) Mystery Guest
3.	"The George Jessel Show" (1953)	Himself (1 episode, 1954)	1954	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.19 (1954) Himself
4.	"The Jackie Gleason Show" (1952)	Himself (1 episode, 1953)	1953	-	9.2 (42)
	AKAs: The Honeymooners: The Lost Episodes (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: The Honeymooners: New Year's Eve Party (1953) Himself
5.	The Dorsey Brothers' Encore (1953)	Himself	1953	-	-
	AKAs: Musical Featurettes: The Dorsey Brothers Encore (USA: series title)
6.	Disc Jockey (1951)	Himself	1951	-	-

7.	A Song Is Born (1948)	Himself	1948	-	7.0 (802)

8.	The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)	Himself	1947	-	5.5 (214)
	AKAs: The Fighting Dorseys (USA: TV title)
9.	Thrill of a Romance (1945)	(as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra) Himself	1945	-	6.5 (188)

10.	Broadway Rhythm (1944)	Himself (and his Orchestra)	1944	-	5.8 (52)

11.	Upbeat in Music (1943)	Band Leader	1943	-	-
	AKAs: March of Time Volume 10, No. 5: Upbeat in Music (USA: series title)
12.	Girl Crazy (1943)	Himself - Bandleader Tommy Dorsey	1943	-	7.1 (451)

13.	Swing Fever (1943)	(uncredited) Himself - band member	1943	-	6.1 (69)

14.	I Dood It (1943)	(uncredited) Himself - at Club 42 window display	1943	-	6.4 (162)
	AKAs: By Hook or by Crook (UK)
15.	Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)	Himself - Leader of Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra	1943	-	6.1 (437)

16.	Presenting Lily Mars (1943)	Himself	1943	-	6.7 (291)

17.	Ship Ahoy (1942)	Himself, orchestra leader	1942	-	6.1 (179)

18.	Las Vegas Nights (1941)	(as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra) Himself, Tommy Dorsey	1941	-	5.4 (47)
	AKAs: The Gay City (UK)


1.	My Music: The Big Band Years (2009) (TV)	Himself

2.	"Biography"
	1 TV episode: Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century (????) Himself
3.	This Is Elvis (1981)	Himself

4.	That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)	(uncredited) Clip from 'Girl Crazy'

5.	"Amigos del martes"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 2 March 1964 (1964) Himself
6.	"Toast of the Town"
	1 TV episode: Episode #17.1 (1963) Himself, Band Leader
7.	The Great Morgan (1946)	(uncredited) Himself

8.	Birth of the Blues (1941)	Himself, Tommy Dorsey

Additional Details

Publicity Listings:

5 Portrayals | 1 Print Biography more

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Music | Romance more

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title | Beautiful Woman | Nightclub | New York City more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Tommy Dorsey

Find where Tommy Dorsey is credited alongside another name

	You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
	With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb. Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.

Quicklinks

Top Links

Filmographies

Biographical

External Links

Tommy Dorsey More at IMDbPro »

Overview

Date of Birth:

Date of Death:

Mini Biography:

Trivia:

STARmeter:

NewsDesk: (2 articles)

Alternate Names:

Filmography

Soundtrack

Music Department

Actor

Composer