Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

American jazz clarinetist and bandleader

Jazz clarinetist who rose to become the pre-eminent swing bandleader of the 1930s, with an empire that launched many an act.

Born	May 30, 1909
Hometown	Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Height	6'5" (1.96m)

Spouse	Alice Hammond Duckworth (m 1942 - 1978)
Children	Benji Goodman , Rachel Goodman
Parents	David Goodman , Dora Grisinsky

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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born

1h 53min

1948

Sweet and Lowdown

Sweet and Lowdown

1h 16min

1944

The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here

1h 43min

1943

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