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Gene Krupa
Actor, Additional Credits
Born January 15, 1909Died October 16, 1973 (64 years)
Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, band leader, actor, and composer known for his energetic style and showmanship. His drum solo on "Sing, Sing, Sing" (1937) elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanying line to an important solo voice in the band.
Filmography
| 1959 | The Gene Krupa Story · as Drummer |
| 1959 | Ford Startime (TV Series) |
| 1956 | |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Band Leader |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives · as Musician - Drum Solo (archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Hollywood Hotel · as Benny Goodman Drummer (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Big Broadcast of 1937 · as Band Drummer |