Rene DeKnight(1913-2004)

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Composer

Rene DeKnight was born on 5 December 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for The Gun Runner (1969), Hi, Good Lookin'! (1944) and So's Your Uncle (1943). He was married to Sallie Blair and Freda Celeste Alexander. He died on 29 January 2004 in Shingle Springs, California, USA.

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The Gun Runner

3.1

Music Department(as Rene De Knight)

1969

Hi, Good Lookin'!

7.1

Rene DeKnight(as The Delta Rhythm Boys)

1944

So's Your Uncle

6.0

Rene DeKnight(as The Delta Rhythm Boys)

1943

Easy to Look At

5.4

Rene DeKnight (as The Delta Rhythm Boys)

1945

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Easy to Look At
5.4
- Rene DeKnight (as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
- 1945
Reckless Age
6.4
- Delta Rhythm Boys Member (uncredited)
- 1944
Hollywood Parade
5.8
- Rene DeKnight (uncredited)
- 1944
Hi, Good Lookin'!
7.1
- Rene DeKnight (as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
- 1944
Week-End Pass
- Delta Rhythm Boys Singer (uncredited)
- 1944
Symphonie loufoque
6.3
- Rene DeKnight (as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
- 1943
So's Your Uncle
6.0
- Rene DeKnight (as The Delta Rhythm Boys)
- 1943

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Alternative names
- Rene De Knight
Born
- December 5, 1913
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
- January 29, 2004
- Shingle Springs, California, USA
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A noted jazz pianist, orchestra leader, composer and arranger, he was a longtime member of the Delta Rhythm Boys. for whom he played piano from 1941-60. In later years he was instrumental in developing the sound of such R&B groups as The 5th Dimension.