Yes, though with some mixed blood through his father's line.
He was an African-American.
Duke Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899 and stayed there until he moved with his band to NYC.
Duke Ellington was a famous African American jazz musician. Duke Elligton lead a Jazz band & played the piano.
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On the Road with Duke Ellington - 1974 was released on: USA: 11 February 2001 (Pan African Film Festival)
One of the sister's son
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American Masters - 1985 A Duke Named Ellington - 3.2 was released on: USA: 18 July 1988
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
Mercedes Ellington. Mercedes Ellington is Duke Ellingtons grand daughter ! Not his daughter.Mercer is her father. Duke Ellington's daughter's name is April Ellington,from Duke's second family.
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves