- Born
- Died
- Eddy Duchin was born on April 1, 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Harlem Nights (1989), Coronado (1935) and The Hit Parade (1937). He was married to Maria Theresa Paske-Smith (Chiquita Winn) and Marjorie de Loosey Oelrichs. He died on February 9, 1951 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesMaria Theresa Paske-Smith (Chiquita Winn)(November 3, 1947 - February 9, 1951) (his death)Marjorie de Loosey Oelrichs(June 5, 1935 - August 3, 1937) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsFrank DuchinTillie Barron Duchin
- Pianist/bandleader. Father of pianist Peter Duchin.
- Duchin started as a pianist with Leo Reisman and His Orchestra, having abandoned studies in pharmacy. Due to his flashy piano playing, as well as his personal charisma, he assumed Reisman's place as leader of the 10-piece Central Park Casino Orchestra in 1931. Coast-to-coast radio broadcasts and sponsored shows (Cadillac Motor Cars, Pall Mall Cigarettes, Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics, Texaco) ensured his ever-growing popularity with and exposure to the public. His band was also featured at top spots, like the Waldorf-Astoria, the Persian Room of the Plaza Hotel in New York and the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador in LA.
- Friend of Tyrone Power. Power portrayed Duchin in The Eddy Duchin Story (1956).
- Entered the U.S. Navy after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and rose to the rank of lieutenant.
- Father-in-law of Brooke Hayward.
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