Benjamin Baruch Ambrose Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Bert Ambrose was born on September 15, 1896 in London, England as Benjamin Baruch Ambrose. He was married to Kathryn Lucille. He died on June 11, 1971 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Ambrose studied music in New York and in his teens played violin in cinema pit orchestras, accompanying silent movies. Between 1917 and 1920, he led his first band at the Palais Royal in New York. He later returned to England, opening at Luigi's Embassy Club in London. Based for six years at the prestigious Mayfair Club (1927-33), Ambrose & His Orchestra became well-established as one of the most popular 'sweet-style' dance bands in the country, with considerable exposure on national radio. With the advent of swing, Ambrose changed the style of his band to resemble that of Glenn Miller.
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Quit leading a big band in 1956 to work in artist management.
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Had a reputation for picking only the very best musicians. Some of the top artists who passed through his organisation included George Shearing, Danny Polo, Vera Lynn, George Melachrino, Stanley Black, Ted Heath, Lew Stone, Elsie Carlisle, Bill Amstell and Eddie Calvert.
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Credited with discovering Kathy Kirby, and died during a recording of her television show.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Repentance
1984
performer: "Who Made Little Boy Blue?"
Den stora Philipsrevyn 1938
1938
Short performer: "Harbour Lights", "She Wore A Little Jacket Of Blue", "The Rhythm's OK In Harlem" - as Ambrose and his Orchestra
Calling All Stars
1937
performer: "When Day Is Done"
Soft Lights and Sweet Music
1936
"I've Lost My Rhythm", "I'm All In", "Tiger Rag", "Riding up the River Road" / performer: "Limehouse Blues"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
One Exciting Night
1944
Band Leader (as Ambrose)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Words and Music
1960
TV Series
Himself
This Is Your Life
1956-1957
TV Series documentary
Himself
Off the Record
1955
TV Series
Himself
The Top Hat
1951
TV Series
Himself
Den stora Philipsrevyn 1938
1938
Short
Himself (voice)
The Playboy
1938
Himself (as Ambrose)
Calling All Stars
1937
Himself (as Ambrose)
Starlight
1936
TV Series
Himself - Conductor
Soft Lights and Sweet Music
1936
Himself - Orchestra Leader (as Ambrose and His Orchestra)
Known for movies
Den stora Philipsrevyn 1938 (1938) as Himself
Soft Lights and Sweet Music (1936) as Himself - Orchestra Leader
$18 Million