Bill Dillard
American jazz musician
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William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter, actor, and singer.[2]
Born
July 20, 1911
William Dillard
July 20, 1911
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 1995 (aged 84)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsTrumpet, vocals
Bill Dillard | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Dillard July 20, 1911 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 1995 (aged 84) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Trumpet, vocals |
Background
Dillard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[3] and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others.[2] He also had an acting career on Broadway,[4] including in One Mo' Time.[2]
Discography
With Dizzy Gillespie
- The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Bluebird, 1937–1949, [1995])
With Earle Warren
- Earle Warren (RCA, 1974)[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Murder with Music | Mike | |
| 1946 | House-Rent Party | Police Officer | |
| 1946 | Fight That Ghost | Jim Brown | |
| 1948 | The Fight Never Ends | Det. Billingsly |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Omnibus | N/a | Episode: "135th Street" |
| 1954 | Kraft Television Theatre | N/a | Episode: "The Worried Man's Blues" |
| 1957 | The Green Pastures | King of Babylon | Television film |
| 1980 | Barney Miller | Edward Jennings / Fast Eddie | Episode: "Fog" |
