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Paul Desmond(1924-1977)

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  • Composer
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Paul Desmond was born on 25 November 1924 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Rushmore (1998), Un monde pour nous (1989) and Constantine (2005). He died on 30 May 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 25, 1924
DiedMay 30, 1977(52)
BornNovember 25, 1924
DiedMay 30, 1977(52)
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Known for

Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams in Rushmore (1998)
Rushmore
7.6
  • Soundtrack("Take Ten")
  • 1998
John Cusack and Ione Skye in Un monde pour nous (1989)
Un monde pour nous
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Take Five")
  • 1989
Keanu Reeves in Constantine (2005)
Constantine
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Take Five")
  • 2005
Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino in Maudite Aphrodite (1995)
Maudite Aphrodite
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Take Five")
  • 1995

Credits

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  • Friday Night Open Mic (2015)
    Friday Night Open Mic
    Video
    • songwriter
    • 2015
  • The International Conductors' Festival 2013
    TV Series
    • music: "Take Five"
    • 2013
  • French Postcards (1979)
    French Postcards
    5.8
    • composer: song "Take Five"
    • 1979
  • Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976)
    Next Stop, Greenwich Village
    7.0
    • musician: solo saxophone
    • 1976
  • Jazz Casual (1961)
    Jazz Casual
    8.4
    TV Series
    • musician: alto sax
    • 1961

Actor



  • Paul Desmond in Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet (1965)
    Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet
    TV Movie
    • Musician - saxophone
    • 1965

Composer



  • Paul Desmond in Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet (1965)
    Jazz i K.B. Hallen: Dave Brubeck Quartet
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • The Dave Brubeck Quartet
  • Born
    • November 25, 1924
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Died
    • May 30, 1977
    • New York City, New York, USA(lung cancer)
  • Other works
    Composer of song "Take Five"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    (1951-1967) Saxophonist with Dave Brubeck Quartet that also comprised members Dave Brubeck (piano), Joe Morello (drums) and Eugene Wright (double bass).
  • Nickname
    • The Stork

FAQ

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  • When did Paul Desmond die?
    May 30, 1977
  • How did Paul Desmond die?
    Lung cancer
  • How old was Paul Desmond when he died?
    52 years old
  • Where did Paul Desmond die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Paul Desmond born?
    November 25, 1924

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