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Yes, to an extent, he had his first movie role in 1929 for the movie Black and Tan. Mostly he had songs that were featured in the movies, and even to this day his music is used in movies. His songs are in Oceans 11 through 13, The Sopranos, The Notebook, and even a Star Trek episode. There are hundreds more movies that his music has been in.
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When was The Popular Duke Ellington created?
The Popular Duke Ellington was created in 1967.
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington- What they did do?
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the?
In the 1920s both Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington made major contributions to the Harlem Renaissance
What famous person wrote music for Duke Ellington?
Billy Strayhorn
Famous people from the 1920s?
Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington
When was The Popular Duke Ellington created?
The Popular Duke Ellington was created in 1967.
Who was not a famous movie star from the 1920s Greta Garbo Rudolph Valentino Duke Ellington Charlie Chaplin?
I know Rudolph and Charlie were but i'm not sure about the others
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
Who were some of the famous musicians from the 1920s?
hoagy Carmichael, duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong George and Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole porter
What musical instrument was Duke Elington famous for playing?
Duke Ellington was famous for playing the piano.
What year did Duke Ellington become famous?
He became famous in 1926.
What are three popular jazz musicians of the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith.
Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington- What they did do?
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
Was Duke Ellington famous in the 1930's?
Yes he was famous then, he was famous in 1926-1974.
The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the?
In the 1920s both Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington made major contributions to the Harlem Renaissance
Duke Ellington started his appearances at the famous The Cotton Club in New York city in what year?
Duke Ellington started his appearances at the famous The Cotton Club in New York city in 1927
