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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
Dexter Gordon was considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever... more
Trivia:
Suffering from cancer of the larynx at the time of his death. more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another
4 wins
&
1 nomination
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Filmography
Actor:
- Awakenings (1990) .... Rolando
- "Crime Story" .... Rollie (1 episode, 1988)
- Moulin Rouge (1988) TV episode .... Rollie - 'Round Midnight (1986) .... Dale Turner
... aka Autour de minuit (France) - Jag älskar, du älskar (1968) .... John
... aka I Love, You Love (International: English title) - Stopforbud (1963) (voice) .... Narrator
... aka Stop for Bud (International: English title) - Unchained (1955) (uncredited) .... Saxophone Player
Soundtrack:
- Silver City (2004) (performer: "Darn That Dream" (1939))
- 'Round Midnight (1986) (writer: "Society Red", "Tivoli")
... aka Autour de minuit (France)
Music Department:
- 'Round Midnight (1986) (associate music consultant)
... aka Autour de minuit (France) - Pornografi - en musical (1971) (musician)
... aka Pornography: A Musical (International: English title)
Composer:
- Pornografi - en musical (1971)
... aka Pornography: A Musical (International: English title)
Self:
- The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Pornografi - en musical (1971) .... Himself
... aka Pornography: A Musical (International: English title)
Archive Footage:
- Tete Montoliu, una mirada (2007) (V) .... Himself
- Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe (2006) .... Himself
- Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997) (TV) .... Himself
- Dexter Gordon: More Than You Know (1996) .... Himself
Additional Details
Other Works:
CD: "Daddy Plays the Horn" (CBS)
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Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Articles
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