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Bill Black(1926-1965)

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Bill Black was born on 17 September 1926 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for Female Trouble (1974), American Masters (1985) and The Pied Piper of Cleveland: A Day in the Life of a Famous Disc Jockey (1955). He died on 21 October 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
BornSeptember 17, 1926
DiedOctober 21, 1965(39)
BornSeptember 17, 1926
DiedOctober 21, 1965(39)
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Known for

Divine, Cookie Mueller, and Susan Walsh in Female Trouble (1974)
Female Trouble
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 1974
American Masters (1985)
American Masters
8.2
TV Series
  • Soundtrack
The Pied Piper of Cleveland: A Day in the Life of a Famous Disc Jockey
8.2
  • Self
  • 1955
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Short
  • Self
  • 1949

Credits

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Actor

  • Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957)
    Jailhouse Rock
    6.5
    • Bass Player (uncredited)
    • 1957
  • Elvis Presley, Wendell Corey, Dolores Hart, and Lizabeth Scott in Loving You (1957)
    Loving You
    6.5
    • Eddie - Bass Player (uncredited)
    • 1957

Soundtrack

  • AM HQ Weekend (2015)
    AM HQ Weekend
    2.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "Hound Dog"
    • 2025–2026
  • American Masters (1985)
    American Masters
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Good Rockin' Tonight", "That's All Right"
    • 2001
  • Divine, Cookie Mueller, and Susan Walsh in Female Trouble (1974)
    Female Trouble
    7.1
    • writer: "Yogi"
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Bill Black's Combo
  • Born
    • September 17, 1926
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Died
    • October 21, 1965
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA(brain tumor)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Portrayals

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was a member of Elvis Presley's band and led his own band, Bill Black's Combo.

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