Art Tatum(1909-1956)

Actor
Soundtrack

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Art Tatum was born on 13 October 1909 in Toledo, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for The Great Debaters (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Et tout le monde riait... (1981). He was married to Geraldine Williamson and Ruby Arnold. He died on 5 November 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Denzel Washington in The Great Debaters (2007)

The Great Debaters

7.5

Soundtrack("I Would Do Anything for You", "The Shout", "The Shout")

2007

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Fantastic Mr. Fox

7.9

Soundtrack("Night and Day")

2009

Et tout le monde riait... (1981)

Et tout le monde riait...

6.2

Soundtrack("My One and Only Love")

1981

Mia Farrow in September (1987)

6.5

Soundtrack("My Ideal", "Night and Day")

1987

Credits

Actor

The Fabulous Dorseys
5.6
- Art Tatum
- 1947

Soundtrack

Fantastic Mr. Fox
7.9
- performer: "Night and Day"
- 2009
The Great Debaters
7.5
- performer: "I Would Do Anything for You", "The Shout"
- writer: "The Shout"
- 2007
American Masters
8.2
TV Series
- music: "Art's Blues" ("Art's Blues")
- 2007
The Blues
8.0
TV Mini Series
- performer: "Humoresque"
- 2003
Downwardly Mobile
Short
- performer: "Elegie"
- 1996
September
6.5
- performer: "My Ideal", "Night and Day"
- 1987
Et tout le monde riait...
6.2
- performer: "My One and Only Love"
- 1981
The Fabulous Dorseys
5.6
- music: "Art's Blues"
- performer: "Turquoise"
- writer: "Turquoise" (uncredited)
- 1947

Personal details

Born
- October 13, 1909
- Toledo, Ohio, USA
Died
- November 5, 1956
- Los Angeles, California, USA(uremia)
Spouses
Other works
CD: "The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces (Fantasy) (6-disc set)
Publicity listings
- 1 Portrayal
- 1 Article

Did you know

Trivia
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.

Nicknames
- Mr T
- T

FAQ

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When did Art Tatum die?
November 5, 1956
How did Art Tatum die?
Uremia
How old was Art Tatum when he died?
47 years old
Where did Art Tatum die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
When was Art Tatum born?
October 13, 1909

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