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Boots Randolph (1927–2007)

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As a child, he learned to play music with his family's band. He wasn't sure where or why he acquired the nickname "Boots", although it may have served to avoid confusion since his father and he had the same first name. He started out playing the ukulele and trombone, but switched to tenor saxophone when his father unexpectedly brought one home. See more trivia »

Born:

Homer Louis Randolph III
in Paducah, Kentucky, USA

Died:

(age 80) in Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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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)".

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

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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).

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

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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

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2004 Os Tonechos van á obra (TV movie) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax" - uncredited)
 
1991 Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! (TV movie) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
 
1969-1989 The Benny Hill Show (TV series) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax" - 44 episodes)
– Episode #19.3 (1989) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
– Holding Out for a Hero (1989) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
– The Crook Report (1989) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
– Episode #18.2 (1988) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
– The Halitosis Kid (1988) (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
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1977 Benny Hill Down Under (TV movie) (composer: closing theme "Yakety Axe")
 
1974 The Best of Benny Hill (composer: theme "Yakety Sax")
 
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2009 The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (writer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2009 Loose Women (TV series)
– Episode #13.117 (2009) (writer: "Yakety Sax" / performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2008 Bouquet final ("Yakety Sax")
 
2006 Flushed Away (writer: "Yakety Sax" / performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2006 Click (writer: "Yakety Sax" 1963 / performer: "Yakety Sax" 1963)
 
2005 V for Vendetta (writer: "Yakety Sax" / performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2004 Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (Video Game) (writer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2004 Shark Tale (writer: "Yakety Sax" / performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
2003 Bad Santa (performer: "Deck the Halls")
 
2003 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Treehouse of Horror XIV (2003) (writer: "Yakety Sax" - uncredited)
 
2002 Mission Hill (TV series)
– Kevin Loves Weirdie (2002) (writer: "Yakety Sax")
 
1996 Fly Away Home (writer: "Yakety Axe")
 
1995 Before Sunrise (writer: "Yakety Sax" / performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
1991 Get a Life (TV series)
– Chris Becomes a Male Escort (1991) (performer: "Yakety Sax")
 
1974 The Best of Benny Hill (writer: "Yakety Sax" - uncredited)
 
1969 The Benny Hill Show (TV series)
 
1965 Shindig! (TV series)
– Shindig in Hawaii: Part 2 (1965) (writer: "Yakety Sax")
 
Show ShowSelf (14 titles)
2004 Journey to the Sky (video)
Himself
 
1979 The Country Western Murders (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 Hee Haw Honeys (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1978) … Himself
 
1973 Evening at Pops (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 August 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.22 (1971) … Himself
 
1967-1970 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself - Saxophonist / Saxophonist
– Episode #23.20 (1970) … Himself - Saxophonist
– Episode #20.24 (1967) … Saxophonist
 
1969 The Barbara McNair Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 November 1969 (1969) … Himself
 
1967-1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.29 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #2.34 (1967) … Himself
 
1968 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 February 1968 (1968) … Himself
 
1967-1968 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #2.17 (1968) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #1.23 (1967) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
1966 That Tennessee Beat
Himself
 
1965 The Steve Lawrence Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 October 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 Fanfare (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.11 (1965) … Himself
 
1964 The Jimmy Dean Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 March 1964 (1964) … Himself
 
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Personal Quote:

"Yakety Sax" will be my trademark. I'll hang my hat on it. It's kept me alive. Every sax player in the world has tried to play it. Some are good, some are awful. (from a 1990 AP interview) See more »

Trivia:

As a child, he learned to play music with his family's band. He wasn't sure where or why he acquired the nickname "Boots", although it may have served to avoid confusion since his father and he had the same first name. He started out playing the ukulele and trombone, but switched to tenor saxophone when his father unexpectedly brought one home. See more »

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