Benny Goodman
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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