Roy Eldridge(1911-1989)

Roy Eldridge was born on 30 January 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and manager, known for Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Raging Bull (1980) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). He was married to Viola Lee Fong. He died on 26 February 1989 in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, USA.

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Height
- 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Born
- January 30, 1911
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
- February 26, 1989
- Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, USA(undisclosed)
Spouse
- Viola Lee FongJanuary 24, 1936 - February 26, 1989 (his death, 1 child)
Children
- Carol
Parents
Relatives
- Joseph Elridge(Sibling)
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

Trivia
Outstanding swing-era trumpeter, a great stylist, who first gained international recognition with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra (the only African-American member of the band, often exposing him to racist attacks), featuring on many classic solos, including "Rockin' Chair", "After You've Gone" and "Let Me Off Uptown" (with Anita O'Day). Fronted the band after Krupa was jailed in 1943 (even, on occasion, playing the drums), later leading several big bands under his own name in Chicago (Three Deuces Club) and New York (Savoy Ballroom, Famous Door, Arcadia Ballroom, etc).