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Jimmy Durante - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 10, 1893 |
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| Died | January 29, 1980 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Jimmy Durante's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Comedy performances, distinctive voice and nose, radio, film, and television careers. |
Intro
Jimmy Durante was an American singer, pianist, comedian, and actor known for his distinctive gravelly speech, prominent nose, and beloved performances in radio, film, and television spanning from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Durante was born on the Lower East Side of New York City to Italian immigrant parents. He left school in eighth grade to become a full-time ragtime pianist, playing in bars and clubs before joining vaudeville acts.
Career Highlights
- Success as a vaudeville performer in New York City during the 1920s
- Co-hosted the NBC radio program 'The Chase and Sanborn Hour' with Eddie Cantor
- Starred in radio shows such as 'The Jimmy Durante Show'
- Appeared in numerous Hollywood films including 'The Man Who Came to Dinner' (1942) and 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' (1963)
- Had a successful television show, 'The Jimmy Durante Show', from 1954 to 1956
- Famous catchphrase: 'Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!'
Trivia
- Known for his unique gravelly voice and prominent nose, which became his trademark.
- He was nicknamed 'The Schnozzola'.
- Jimmy Durante's version of 'Make Someone Happy' remains culturally significant and is widely used in film and television.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jimmy Durante born?
Jimmy Durante was born the 10 February 1893.
Where is Jimmy Durante from?
New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About February 10th, 1893, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 10th, 1893 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: