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Lionel Hampton (1908–2002)


Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA as Lionel Leo Hampton. He is known for his work on Allied (2016), John Wick (2014) and Hollywoodland (2006). He was married to Gladys Neal Riddle. He died on August 31, 2002 in New York City, New York, USA. See full bio »

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Known For

Allied Soundtrack
(2016)
John Wick Soundtrack
(2014)
Hollywoodland Soundtrack
(2006)
Malcolm X Soundtrack
(1992)

Filmography

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 1959-1960 Toast of the Town (TV Series)
Band Leader / Jazz Musician / Big Band Leader
- Episode #13.47 (1960) ... Band Leader (as Lionel Hampton and His Band)
- Episode #13.12 (1959) ... Band Leader (as Lionel Hampton and His Band)
- Episode #12.48 (1959) ... Jazz Musician
- Episode #12.33 (1959) ... Big Band Leader
 1956 The Benny Goodman Story
Lionel Hampton
 1954 The Glenn Miller Story
Band Member (uncredited)
 1948 A Song Is Born
Lionel Hampton
 1937 Hollywood Hotel
Benny Goodman Vibraphonist (uncredited)
 1937 Devil's Playground
Jazz Band Drummer
 1936 Pennies from Heaven
Band Member (uncredited)
 1933 Girl Without a Room
Nightclub Xylophone Musician (uncredited)
 1932 The Cabin in the Cotton
Drummer with Memphis Jazz Band (uncredited)
 1929 The Delightful Rogue
The Drummer
Show Show Music department (6 credits)
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Show Show Self (102 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

On CBS- TV on 10 November 1958, he appeared on the Timex All-Star Jazz Show with Gene Krupa and Louis Armstrong.

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 4 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Lionel Hampton and His Band | Lionel Hampton's Inner Circle | Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra

Spouse:

Gladys Neal Riddle  (her death)
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Personal Quote:

Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.

Trivia:

Jazz musician (drums, vibraphone) who at times led his own big band and guest-appeared in occasional films. He also performed frequently with the clarinetist-bandleader Benny Goodman. See more »

Nickname:

The Gates of Swing

Star Sign:

Taurus

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