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Claude Thornhill (1909–1965)

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Claude Thornhill was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 10 1909. He started playing the piano from the age of ten. His mother, a choir director and church organist, encouraged him to pursue a musical career. Her ambition was for him to become a concert pianist. However, a close friendship with the clarinettist Danny Polo soon steered young Claude away from classical music... See full bio »

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in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Died:

(age 55) in Caldwell, New Jersey, USA
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2011 Sing Your Song (documentary) (writer: "Snowfall")
 
2009 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
– Holidaze (2009) (writer: "Snowfall" - uncredited)
 
1947 Columbia Thrills of Music 9952: Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra (short) (performer: "A Sunday Kind of Love", "Oh, You Beautiful Doll", "Arabian Dance" / arranger: "Arabian Dance")
 
1942 America, I Love You (short) (performer: "America, I Love You")
 
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1935 The Big Broadcast of 1936
Band Members: Piano (as Ray Noble and His Orchestra)
 
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1951 Cavalcade of Bands (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.27 (1951) … Himself
 
1950 Claude Thornhill & Orchestra (short)
Himself - Orchestra Leader
 
1947 Columbia Thrills of Music 9952: Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra (short)
Himself, Orchestra Leader
 
1942 America, I Love You (short)
Himself/Bandleader
 
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1993 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
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Alternate Names:

Ray Noble and His Orchestra
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Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1984. See more »

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