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Paul Desmond(1924-1977)

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  • Actor
  • Composer
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Paul Desmond was born on 25 November 1924 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Rushmore (1998), Say Anything (1989) and Constantine (2005). He died on 30 May 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 25, 1924
DiedMay 30, 1977(52)
BornNovember 25, 1924
DiedMay 30, 1977(52)
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Known for

Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams in Rushmore (1998)
Rushmore
7.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1998
John Cusack and Ione Skye in Say Anything (1989)
Say Anything
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1989
Keanu Reeves in Constantine (2005)
Constantine
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2005
Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino in Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
Mighty Aphrodite
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 1995

Credits

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Music Department

  • Friday Night Open Mic (2015)
    Friday Night Open Mic
    Video
    • songwriter
    • 2015
  • The International Conductors' Festival 2013
    TV Series
    • music: "Take Five"
    • 2013
  • French Postcards (1979)
    French Postcards
    5.8
    • composer: song "Take Five"
    • 1979
  • Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976)
    Next Stop, Greenwich Village
    7.0
    • musician: solo saxophone
    • 1976
  • Evening at Pops (1970)
    Evening at Pops
    6.6
    TV Series
    • musician: saxophone
    • 1971
  • Jazz Casual (1961)
    Jazz Casual
    8.1
    TV Series
    • musician: alto sax
    • 1961

Actor

  • Paul Desmond in Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet (1965)
    Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet
    TV Movie
    • Musician - saxophone
    • 1965

Composer

  • Paul Desmond in Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet (1965)
    Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1965

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • The Dave Brubeck Quartet
  • Born
    • November 25, 1924
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Died
    • May 30, 1977
    • New York City, New York, USA(lung cancer)
  • Other works
    Composer of song "Take Five"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    (1951-1967) Saxophonist with Dave Brubeck Quartet that also comprised members Dave Brubeck (piano), Joe Morello (drums) and Eugene Wright (double bass).
  • Nickname
    • The Stork

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