Biography
Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) was an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. He was known as the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" because of his smooth-toned trombone playing. His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You". His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians. He was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey. After Dorsey broke with his brother in the mid-1930s, he led an extremely successful band from the late 1930s into the 1950s. He is best remembered for standards such as "Opus One", "Song of India", "Marie", "On Treasure Island", and his biggest hit single, "I'll Never Smile Again".
Filmography
all 20
Movies 18
self 16
TV Shows 2
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
This Is Elvis (1981)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Interiors (1978)
Movie
6
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
Movie
Stage Show (1954)
TV
Himself
Disc Jockey (1951)
Movie
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Tommy Dorsey
A Song Is Born (1948)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Great Morgan (1945)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Broadway Rhythm (1944)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Girl Crazy (1943)
Movie
Himself / Tommy Dorsey (uncredited)
Swing Fever (1943)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey (uncredited)
I Dood It (1943)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Du Barry was a Lady (1943)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Presenting Lily Mars (1943)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Ship Ahoy (1942)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Birth of the Blues (1941)
Movie
Tommy Dorsey
Las Vegas Nights (1941)
Movie
Trombone Player (uncredited)
A Night in a Dormitory (1930)
Movie
Ratings
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1943
1945
1945
1981
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1905-11-19
Deathday1956-11-26 (51 years old)
Birth NameThomas Francis Dorsey Jr.
Birth PlaceShenandoah, United States of America
RelationshipsPatricia Dane (1943-01-01 - 1947-01-01)
SiblingsJimmy Dorsey
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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