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Sidney Bechet

Actor

Born
May 14, 1897
Age at death
62 years old
Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Years active
1939 – 1957
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Credits

4

Movies

0

TV series

19

Years active

0

Awards won

The life and career of Sidney Bechet

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Career timeline

  1. 1897 · Born

    Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

  2. 1939 · Screen debut

    Moon Over Harlem (Movie)

  3. 1953 · Breakthrough

    Saluti e baci (Movie)

  4. 1957 · Latest release

    What a Team! (Movie)

  5. 1959 · Died

    May 14, 1959

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Comedy3
  • Music2
  • Crime1
  • Drama1
  • Romance1
Most popular title Saluti e baci 1953 5.5

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1957 What a Team! as Candy Movie
  2. 1954 Piédalu député Movie
  3. 1953 Saluti e baci as himself Movie
  4. 1939 Moon Over Harlem as Clarinetist Movie

Quick facts

When did Sidney Bechet die?

Sidney Bechet died on May 14, 1959 at the age of 62.

Where was Sidney Bechet born?

Sidney Bechet was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

What was Sidney Bechet’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Sidney Bechet is Moon Over Harlem (1939).

How many movies and series has Sidney Bechet made?

Our catalogue lists 4 titles for Sidney Bechet: 4 movies and 0 TV series.

Also born on May 14

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