Louis Dandridge Net Worth
Louis Dandridge Net Worth is
$10 Million
Louis Dandridge Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Louis "Putney" Dandridge (January 13, 1902 – February 15, 1946) was an American bandleader, jazz pianist and vocalist. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Dandridge began performing in 1918 as a pianist in the a revue entitled the Drake and Walker Show. In 1930, he worked for a time as accompanist for legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, including appearances in the important black musical Brown Buddies After touring in Illinois and the Great Lakes region, Dandridge settled in Cleveland, Ohio, forming his own band, which included famed guitarist Lonnie Johnson. This period lasted until 1934, when he attempted to perform as a solo act. He took his show to New York City, beginning a series of long residences at the Hickory House on 52nd Street and other local clubs. From 1935 to 1936, he recorded numerous sides under his own name, many of which highlighted some major jazz talents of the period, including Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Henry "Red" Allen, Buster Bailey, John Kirby, Chu Berry, Cozy Cole and more. Appearing to vanish from the music scene in the late thirties, it is speculated that Dandridge may have been forced to retire due to ill health. Dandridge died in Wall Township, New Jersey at the age of 44. | Date Of Birth | January 13, 1902 |
| Died | 1946-02-15 |
| Place Of Birth | Richmond, Virginia, USA |
| Profession | Actor |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vocalist, pianist and band leader, who began in vaudeville. After 1918, he appeared in a revue called the 'Drake & Walker Show'. Later accompanied tap dancer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson. Led his own group, 1932-34. Subsequently in New York as sideman for Adrian Rollini. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandal | 1933 | Short | Putney Dandridge |
| Harlem Is Heaven | 1932 | Stage Manager | |
| Low Down - A Bird's Eye View of Harlem | 1929 | Short | One of the Washboard Serenaders (uncredited) |
Known for movies
Scandal (1933)
as Putney Dandridge
Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
as Stage Manager
Low Down - A Bird's Eye View of Harlem (1929)
as One of the Washboard Serenaders