Biography
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Wash...read more
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
Department
Acting
Birthday
1899-04-29
Place of Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Also Known As
[ "Edward Kennedy Ellington" ]
What nominations did Duke Ellington get?
1
Academy Awards
- Best Original Score
1
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Duke Ellington’s Awards and Nominations
Nominations
1
34th Academy Awards
(1962)
Nominations
1
21st Emmy Awards
(1969)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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