Louis Prima
Acting
Born December 7, 1910 — Died August 24, 1978
From New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also known as Louis Leo Prima
Biography
Louis Leo Prima was an American trumpeter, singer, entertainer, and bandleader. While rooted in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career: he formed a seven-piece New Orleans–style jazz band in the late 1920s, fronted a swing combo in the 19...
Filmography
Louis Prima: In Person!
2010
Louis Prima: The Wildest!
Self
19995.5
DTV: Golden Oldies
Self
1984
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Himself
19756.3
The Jungle Book
King Louie of the Apes (voice)
19677.3
Playgirls International
Himself
19634.0
The Continental Twist
Louis Evans
19615.8
Hey Boy! Hey Girl!
Himself
195910.0
Senior Prom
Himself
19588.0
Jazz Ball
Self (archive footage)
19568.0
Rose of Washington Square
Band Leader
19396.7
Swing Cat's Jamboree
Himself
19386.7
Start Cheering
Band Conductor
19386.9
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Self
19376.5
—
The Star Reporter in Hollywood
Louis Prima
19375.0
You Can't Have Everything
Orchestra Leader
19376.5
Rhythm on the Range
Trumpet Player
19365.5
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Swing It
Louis Prima - Band Leader
19364.7
The Champ's a Chump
Band Leader Louis
19367.0