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Willie 'The Lion' Smith (1897–1973)

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Considered one of the great stride piano players. See more trivia »

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Filmography

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1965 Fanfare (TV series)
Episode #1.2 (1965) (performer: "Nagasaki" - uncredited)
 
1958 Jazz Party (TV series)
Episode dated 25 September 1958 (1958) (performer: "Indian Summer", "I Can't Get Started with You", "Mean to Me", "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid", "Stompin' at the Savoy", "Runnin' Wild", "Memphis Blues", "Somebody Loves Me", "Solitude", "St. James Infirmary", "Love Is Just Around the Corner")
 
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1935 Murder in Harlem
One of the Two Pianists in Clarence Williams Orchestra in Cabaret Sequence (uncredited)
 
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1993 Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (documentary) (special thanks - as Willie Smith)
 
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1972 Timex All Star Swing Festival (TV movie)
Himself
 
1969 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.14 (1969) … Himself
 
1965 Fanfare (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.2 (1965) … Himself
 
1964 Blues and Gospel Train (TV movie)
Himself (as Willie Smith)
 
1958 Jazz Party (TV series)
Himself - Pianist
Episode dated 25 September 1958 (1958) … Himself - Pianist
 
1954 Jazz Dance (documentary short)
Himself
 
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1994 A Great Day in Harlem (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1977 All You Need Is Love (TV series documentary)
 
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Personal Details


Alternate Names:

Willie Smith
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Trivia:

Considered one of the great stride piano players. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius