- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJulian Edwin Adderley
- Nicknames
- The New Bird
- Cannon
- Cannonball Adderley was born on September 15, 1928 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Mindhunters (2004) and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004). He was married to Olga James. He died on August 8, 1975 in Gary, Indiana, USA.
- SpouseOlga James(1962 - August 8, 1975) (his death)
- Childrennone
- ParentsJulian Adderley Sr.Jessie Carlye Adderley
- RelativesNat Adderley Jr.(Niece or Nephew)Alison J. Adderley(Niece or Nephew)Nat Adderley(Sibling)
- Nickname Cannonball is a corruption of the word "cannibal", a nickname acquired because of his large appetite as a youth.
- Childhood friend with actor Lee Weaver.
- Brother of Nat Adderley.
- Jazz saxophonist (alto and soprano versions).
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.
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