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Buddy Rich(1917-1987)

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Buddy Rich
Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Drum Contest
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Lucy and the Drum Contest (1970)
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Buddy Rich was born on 30 September 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Whiplash (2014), Brooklyn Affairs (2019) and Croisière mouvementée (1942). He was married to Marie Allison. He died on 2 April 1987 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
BornSeptember 30, 1917
DiedApril 2, 1987(69)
BornSeptember 30, 1917
DiedApril 2, 1987(69)
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Known for

J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
Whiplash
8.5
  • Soundtrack("Cathy's Song")
  • 2014
Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Brooklyn Affairs (2019)
Brooklyn Affairs
6.8
  • Soundtrack("Relaxing with Lee")
  • 2019
Eleanor Powell, Tommy Dorsey, and Red Skelton in Croisière mouvementée (1942)
Croisière mouvementée
6.4
  • Buddy Rich(uncredited)
  • 1942
Lucille Ball and Red Skelton in La du Barry était une dame (1943)
La du Barry était une dame
6.2
  • Member Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra(uncredited)
  • 1943

Credits

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Actor

  • Here's Lucy (1968)
    Here's Lucy
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Buddy Rich
    • 1970
  • George Carlin in Away We Go (1967)
    Away We Go
    6.9
    TV Series
    • 1967
  • Jerry Lewis in Mince de planète (1960)
    Mince de planète
    5.9
    • Drummer (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • The Marge and Gower Champion Show
    TV Series
    • Cozy
    • 1957
  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    6.7
    TV Series
    • George
    • 1955
  • Columbia Thrills of Music: Buddy Rich and His Orchestra
    Short
    • Orchestra Leader
    • 1949
  • Van Johnson and Esther Williams in Frisson d'amour (1945)
    Frisson d'amour
    6.4
    • Member Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (uncredited)
    • 1945
  • Lucille Ball and Red Skelton in La du Barry était une dame (1943)
    La du Barry était une dame
    6.2
    • Member Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, Grace McDonald, Robert Paige, Buddy Rich, The Andrews Sisters, and Buddy Rich and His Orchestra in How's About It? (1943)
    How's About It?
    7.0
    • Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Eleanor Powell, Tommy Dorsey, and Red Skelton in Croisière mouvementée (1942)
    Croisière mouvementée
    6.4
    • Buddy Rich (uncredited)
    • 1942
  • Constance Moore, Bert Wheeler, and Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra in Las Vegas Nights (1941)
    Las Vegas Nights
    5.2
    • Buddy Rich - Orchestra Drummer (uncredited)
    • 1941
  • Lana Turner, Artie Shaw, and Artie Shaw and His Orchestra in Dancing Co-Ed (1939)
    Dancing Co-Ed
    6.4
    • Drummer (uncredited)
    • 1939

Music Department

  • Jerry Lewis in Mince de planète (1960)
    Mince de planète
    5.9
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Tommy Dorsey in Fou de girls (1943)
    Fou de girls
    6.8
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1943

Soundtrack

  • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
    Hacks
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Time Check"
    • 2024
  • Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Brooklyn Affairs (2019)
    Brooklyn Affairs
    6.8
    • performer: "Relaxing with Lee"
    • 2019
  • Peter Bogdanovich, John Huston, and Susan Strasberg in De l'autre côté du vent (2018)
    De l'autre côté du vent
    6.7
    • performer: "Nuttville", "Three Day Sucker"
    • 2018
  • Justin Theroux in The Leftovers (2014)
    The Leftovers
    8.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Figure Eights" (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
    Whiplash
    8.5
    • performer: "Cathy's Song"
    • writer: "Cathy's Song"
    • 2014
  • Bi no tsubo (2006)
    Bi no tsubo
    TV Series
    • performer: "Sweethearts On Parade"
    • 2013
  • Metal Evolution (2011)
    Metal Evolution
    8.5
    TV Series
    • performer: "Not So Quiet, Please"
    • 2011
  • The Beatles in ...Sings the Beatles (2009)
    ...Sings the Beatles
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Norwegian Wood"
    • 2009
  • Cat Deeley, Matthew Morrison, Stephen Boss, and JoJo Siwa in Tu crois que tu sais danser (2005)
    Tu crois que tu sais danser
    7.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "Big Swing Face"
    • 2005
  • Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks & Geeks (1999)
    Freaks & Geeks
    8.8
    TV Series
    • performer: "The Monster" (uncredited)
    • 2000
  • Martin Short and Mara Wilson in La guerre des fées (1997)
    La guerre des fées
    5.3
    • performer: "From the Sticks" (1959)
    • writer: "From the Sticks" (1959)
    • 1997
  • Sinatra: Concert for the Americas (1982)
    Sinatra: Concert for the Americas
    8.5
    Video
    • performer: "Prologue" (from 'West Side Story'), "The Jet Song" (From 'West Side Story') (uncredited)
    • 1982
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in Le Muppet Show (1976)
    Le Muppet Show
    8.4
    TV Series
    • performer: "You Mustn't Feel Discouraged" (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
    The Mike Douglas Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "Sweet Georgia Brown" (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • Un dimanche comme les autres (1971)
    Un dimanche comme les autres
    6.9
    • performer: "Love and Peace"
    • 1971

Videos1

Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Drum Contest
Trailer 2:31
Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Drum Contest

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Buddy Traps
  • Height
    • 1.73 m
  • Born
    • September 30, 1917
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • April 2, 1987
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(brain tumor)
  • Spouse
    • Marie AllisonApril 24, 1953 - April 2, 1987 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Cathy Rich
  • Other works
    CD: "Stick It" (RCA)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    While being prepared for surgery in the hospital, he was asked by a nurse if he was allergic to anything. He replied, "Only country music".
  • Quotes
    [about close friend legendary drummer Gene Krupa] Gene was the first one who made it possible for guys like me to become popular--to be noticed. We all owe him a great deal of gratitude.
  • Trademark
      Long drum solos
  • Nicknames
    • Traps
    • Bud
  • Salary
    • Las Vegas Nights
      (1941)
      $15 /day

FAQ

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  • When did Buddy Rich die?
    April 2, 1987
  • How did Buddy Rich die?
    Brain tumor
  • How old was Buddy Rich when he died?
    69 years old
  • Where did Buddy Rich die?
    Santa Monica, California, USA
  • When was Buddy Rich born?
    September 30, 1917

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