Benny Carter

Born

  • August 8, 1907
  • New York, NY

Died

  • July 12, 2003
  • Los Angeles, CA

Full Name

  • Bennett Lester Carter

Theme Song

  • Melancholy Lullaby

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Benny Carter

As composer, except as noted: *actor

1940s

  • * Thousands Cheer (1943)
  • * Jivin' in Be-Bop (1946)
  • Look-Out Sister (1947)

1950s

  • * King Cole Trio and Benny Carter Orchestra (1950)
  • * The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)

1960s

  • The Hanged Man (1964) (TV)
  • * A Man Called Adam (1966)
  • The Cruise (1966)
  • Fame Is the Name of the Game (1966) (TV)

1970s

  • The Manhunter (1972) (TV)
  • Buck and the Preacher (1972)