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- Birth nameEdward Emanuel Barefield
- Eddie Barefield was born on December 12, 1909 in Scandia, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for Mo' Better Blues (1990), Gangsters on the Loose (1937) and Amerikanische Impressionen (1960). He was married to Consuelo Harris. He died on January 4, 1991 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseConsuelo Harris(? - January 4, 1991) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenDelores BarefieldPatricia Poindexter
- Jazz pianist, saxophonist and arranger. In the 1930's and 40's, active with big bands as well as smaller groups. Noted tenures with Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway. Much theatre work during the 1950's and 60's. In the 1970's, he played regularly in the house band of Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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