Robert Leo Hackett Net Worth is
$300,000
Robert Leo Hackett Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robert Leo "Bobby" Hackett (January 31, 1915 – June 7, 1976) was an Irish-American jazz musician who played trumpet, cornet and guitar with the bands of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman in the late thirties and early forties. Hackett is probably most well known for being the featured soloist on some of the Jackie Gleason mood music albums during the 1950s.
| Full Name | Bobby Hackett |
| Date Of Birth | January 31, 1915 |
| Died | 1976-06-07 |
| Place Of Birth | Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department |
| Nationality | American |
| Movies | On the Air |
| TV Shows | The Henny and Rocky Show, Air Time '57 |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Was plagued for many years by ill-health brought on by frequent bouts with alcoholism. |
| 2 | Spent his last two decades touring the U.S. and Europe, on club dates and festivals, and, finally, leading a combo at Cape Cod in the 1970's. |
| 3 | Was featured at various times in the bands of Glenn Miller (on guitar, as well as cornet), Benny Goodman (including at the famous Carnegie Hall concert), the Casa Loma Orchestra and Horace Heidt. From 1936, also occasionally led several short-lived combos and big bands. |
| 4 | Jackie Gleason's Orchestra in the 1950s and 60s featured him. They were together in "Orchestra Wives" in 1942, which was maybe how they connected. |
| 5 | Jazz cornetist. |
| 6 | Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Steve Allen Plymouth Show | 1960 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Timex All-Star Jazz Show | 1957 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Second Chorus | 1940 | performer: "Sugar", "Sweet Sue Just You", "I'm Yours" - uncredited | |
| On the Air | 1939 | Short performer: "The Jazz Me Blues", "Tea for Two" - uncredited | |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Air Time '57 | 1956 | TV Series | Jazz Trumpet Player |
| The Henny and Rocky Show | 1955 | TV Series | Regular |
| Orchestra Wives | 1942 | | Band Member (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Studio One in Hollywood | 1954 | TV Series trumpet player - 1 episode | |
| Second Chorus | 1940 | musician: trumpet dubber: Fred Astaire - uncredited | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Timex All-Star Swing Festival | 1972 | TV Special | Himself |
| Louis Armstrong: 1900 - 1971 | 1971 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Jackie Gleason Show | 1967 | TV Series | Himself - Trumpeter |
| Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine | 1964 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Steve Allen Plymouth Show | 1960 | TV Series | Himself - Trumpet Player |
| Timex All-Star Jazz Show | 1957-1959 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jackie Gleason Show | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Coronet Player |
| Producers' Showcase | 1955 | TV Series | Himself |
| Floor Show | 1949 | TV Series | Himself |
| On the Air | 1939 | Short | Himself / Bobby Hackett (as Bobby Hackett & Band) |
| Saturday Night Swing Club | 1938 | Short | Himself / Bobby Hackett - Orchestra Leader |
