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Charlie Christian(1916-1942)

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Charlie Christian
Charlie Christian was born on 29 July 1916 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is known for Messagères de guerre (2024), Sauvez le tigre (1973) and Focus (2001). He died on 2 March 1942 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 29, 1916
DiedMarch 2, 1942(25)
BornJuly 29, 1916
DiedMarch 2, 1942(25)
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Known for

Kerry Washington, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Pepi Sonuga, Sarah Jeffery, Ebony Obsidian, and Shanice Shantay in Messagères de guerre (2024)
Messagères de guerre
6.7
  • Music Department(as Charles Christian, "Air Mail Special")
  • 2024
Sauvez le tigre (1973)
Sauvez le tigre
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Air Mail Special")
  • 1973
William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
Focus
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Shivers" (1940))
  • 2001
Art Ford in Jazz Party (1958)
Jazz Party
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Air Mail Special")

Credits

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Music Department



  • Kerry Washington, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Pepi Sonuga, Sarah Jeffery, Ebony Obsidian, and Shanice Shantay in Messagères de guerre (2024)
    Messagères de guerre
    6.7
    • written by: "Air Mail Special" (as Charles Christian)
    • 2024

Soundtrack



  • Show Time at the Apollo
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 1955



  • Kerry Washington, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Pepi Sonuga, Sarah Jeffery, Ebony Obsidian, and Shanice Shantay in Messagères de guerre (2024)
    Messagères de guerre
    6.7
    • writer: "Air Mail Special" (as Charles Christian)
    • 2024
  • Gbemisola Ikumelo, Abbi Jacobson, D'Arcy Carden, and Chanté Adams in Une équipe hors du commun (2022)
    Une équipe hors du commun
    7.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Air Mail Special (Good Enough to Keep)"
    • writer: "Air Mail Special (Good Enough to Keep)"
    • 2022
  • The Plot Against America (2020)
    The Plot Against America
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • performer: "Adios Goodbye"
    • writer: "Air Mail Special" (uncredited)
    • 2020
  • The Marty Stuart Show (2008)
    The Marty Stuart Show
    8.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Air Mail Special" (uncredited)
    • 2014
  • Melba Moore: Live in Concert (2007)
    Melba Moore: Live in Concert
    Video
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • 2007
  • Independent Lens (1999)
    Independent Lens
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Airmail Special"
    • 2004
  • Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew (2002)
    Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew
    8.4
    • writer: "Airmail Special"
    • 2002
  • William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
    Focus
    6.7
    • performer: "Shivers" (1940)
    • writer: "Shivers" (1940)
    • 2001
  • The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1998)
    The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
    7.6
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • 1998
  • Live Hampton
    Video
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • 1983
  • Sauvez le tigre (1973)
    Sauvez le tigre
    6.9
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • 1973
  • Art Ford in Jazz Party (1958)
    Jazz Party
    TV Series
    • writer: "Air Mail Special"
    • 1958
  • Air Mail Special (1941)
    Air Mail Special
    6.9
    Short
    • writer: "Air Mail Special" (uncredited)
    • 1941

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Charles Christian
  • Born
    • July 29, 1916
    • Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • March 2, 1942
    • New York City, New York, USA(tuberculosis)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Came from an impoverished background. His blind father was an itinerant guitarist and singer. Unable to afford his own instrument, Charlie forged his first guitar from old cigar boxes.

FAQ

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  • When did Charlie Christian die?
    March 1, 1942
  • How did Charlie Christian die?
    Tuberculosis
  • How old was Charlie Christian when he died?
    25 years old
  • Where did Charlie Christian die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Charlie Christian born?
    July 29, 1916

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