No photo available. Represent Kay Kyser? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 12,080 this week

Kay Kyser (1905–1985)

Actor | Soundtrack

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. See full bio »

Born:

James King Kern Kyser
in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Died:

(age 80) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
1 news article »

Quick Links:

Related News

'Mafia 2' Lists Old-Timey Soundtrack, Hosts Live Online Playthrough Today
20 August 2010 2:30 PM, PDT | MTV Multiplayer

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Kay Kyser.

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (9 titles)
1944 Carolina Blues
Kay Kyser
 
1943 Around the World
Kay Kyser
 
1943 Swing Fever
Lowell Blackford
 
1943 Thousands Cheer
Kay Kyser
 
1943 Stage Door Canteen
Conductor of the Kay Kyser Band
 
1942 My Favorite Spy
Kay Kyser
 
1941 Playmates
Kay Kyser
 
1940 You'll Find Out
Kay Kyser
 
1939 That's Right - You're Wrong
Kay Kyser
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (8 titles)
1997 Lolita (performer: "Woody Woodpecker")
 
1995 Devil in a Blue Dress (performer: "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA")
 
1976 Alice Sweet Alice ("Three Little Fishies")
 
1943 Swing Fever (performer: "Sh-! Don't Make a Sound", "Mississippi Dreamboat", "I Planted a Rose", "One Girl and Two Boys", " I've Grown So Lonely Thinking of You")
 
1943 Du Barry Was a Lady (performer: " I've Grown So Lonely Thinking of You" 1926)
 
1941 Playmates (performer: "Thank Your Lucky Stars and Stripes" 1941)
 
1940 You'll Find Out (performer: "Like the Fella Once Said" 1940 - uncredited, "The Bad Humor Man" 1940 - uncredited / " I've Grown So Lonely Thinking of You" 1926 - uncredited)
 
1939 That's Right - You're Wrong (performer: "The Little Red Fox N'Ya N'Ya You Can't Catch Me" 1939, "The Answer Is Love" 1939, "Auld Lang Syne" 1788 - uncredited / " I've Grown So Lonely Thinking of You" 1926 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
1949-1950 College of Musical Knowledge (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode dated 28 December 1950 (1950) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 30 November 1950 (1950) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 23 November 1950 (1950) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 9 November 1950 (1950) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 2 November 1950 (1950) … Himself - Host
See all 8 episodes »
 
1950 Penthouse Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1950) … Himself
 
1950 Star of the Family (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1950) … Himself
 
1947 Screen Snapshots: Off the Air (short)
Himself
 
1947 Screen Snapshots Series 27, No. 3: Out of This World Series (short)
Himself
 
1947/I Unusual Occupations (documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1946 Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 7: Hollywood Victory Show (documentary short)
Himself
 
1945 Screen Snapshots Series 25, No. 2: Radio Shows (short)
Himself - on Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge
 
1943 Show-Business at War (documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1941 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (documentary short)
Himself - at Motion Picture Home Dedication (uncredited)
 
1941 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1 (documentary short)
Himself
 
1940 If I Forget You (short)
Himself (as Kay Kyser and His Kollege of Musical Knowledge)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (11 titles)
2008 Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories (video)
Himself
 
2005 The Last Mogul (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina (documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Entertaining the Troops (documentary)
Himself
 
1982 Showbiz Goes to War (TV movie)
 
1964 Hollywood and the Stars (TV series)
 
1961 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
 
1954 Screen Snapshots: Hula from Hollywood (short)
Himself
 
1952 Screen Snapshots: Memories of Famous Hollywood Comedians (documentary short)
 
1950 Screen Snapshots 2856: It Was Only Yesterday (short)
Kay Kyser
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

1/1/42: Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade.

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Kay Kyser and His Kollege of Musical Knowledge
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on his image as a "sweet band" leader[ If playing the melody is corn, than I want to be corny. See more »

Trivia:

His mother was the first registered pharmacist in North Carolina. See more »

Trademark:

Catchphrase: "'Evenin', children. How y'all?" See more »

Nickname:

The Ol' Perfessor See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini