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Tommy Dorsey Biography

Birth Name:Thomas Francis Dorsey

Birth Place:Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 1981, he was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
  • In 1989, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame
  • In 1996, he was featured on a commemorative U․S․ postage stamp depicting American music legends
  • In April 1943, he got married to actress Patricia Dane
  • Was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey
  • Started in the band The Scranton Sirens at the age of 15
  • Was best known for his accomplishments as a trombonist and bandleader