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Essie Adkins(1909-1990)

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Essie Adkins was born on 25 April 1909 in Lawrence, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem (1941), Rigoletto Blues (1941) and Jack You're Playin' the Game (1941). He died on 21 August 1990 in Houston, Georgia, USA.
BornApril 25, 1909
DiedAugust 21, 1990(81)
BornApril 25, 1909
DiedAugust 21, 1990(81)
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Known for

I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem
Short
  • Self(as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
  • 1941
Rigoletto Blues
Short
  • Self(as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
  • 1941
Jack You're Playin' the Game
6.1
Short
  • Self(as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
  • 1941
Louis Da Pron, Jan Garber, Mary O'Brien, Delta Rhythm Boys, Lee Gaines, Liz Tilton, Jan Garber's Orchestra, Traverse Crawford, Elmaurice Miller, and Essie Adkins in Sweet Jam (1943)
Sweet Jam
Short
  • Self
  • 1943

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Actor

  • Swingtime Holiday
    Short
    • Delta Rhythm Boys Member
    • 1944

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • The Delta Rhythm Boys
  • Born
    • April 25, 1909
    • Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • August 21, 1990
    • Houston, Georgia, USA(undisclosed)

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    Baritone of Delta Rhythm Boys (1934-40).
  • Nickname
    • Delta Rhythm Boys

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