Tommy Dorsey

Birth Name:

Thomas Francis Dorsey

Birth Place:

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

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

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