Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1901-08-04
Deathday: 1971-07-06 (69 years old)

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Biography

Louis Daniel Armstrong  (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.


Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performance.


With his instantly recognizable deep and distinctive gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also greatly skilled at scat singing, vocalizing using sounds and syllables instead of actual lyrics.


Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing, Armstrong's influence extends well beyond jazz music, and by the end of his career in the 1960s, he was widely regarded as a profound influence on popular music in general.


Armstrong was one of the first truly popular African-American entertainers to "cross over," whose skin-color was secondary to his amazing talent in an America that was severely racially divided. It allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly restricted for a person of color. While he rarely publicly politicized his race, often to the dismay of fellow African-Americans, he was privately a huge supporter of the Civil Rights movement in America.


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Filmography

all 121

Movies 101

self 95

TV Shows 20

Self (archive footage)
Music Genres. Voices of the World

Music Genres. Voices of the World (2023)

Movie
Music
Espetáculo

Espetáculo (2023)

Movie
Self (archive Voice)
Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires

Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires (2022)

Movie
Self
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Sound of 007

The Sound of 007 (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Dark Eyes

Dark Eyes (2021)

Movie
Compositor
Tight Shoes

Tight Shoes (2021)

Movie
Self
Little Satchmo

Little Satchmo (2021)

Movie
THE HISTORY OF JAZZ. WHAT IS JAZZ?

THE HISTORY OF JAZZ. WHAT IS JAZZ? (2021)

Movie
Self
Up From the Streets - New Orleans: The City of Music

Up From the Streets - New Orleans: The City of Music (2021)

Movie
Self - Performer
Louis Armstrong in Concert

Louis Armstrong in Concert (2021)

Movie
Voice
The Giverny Document (Single Channel)

The Giverny Document (Single Channel) (2019)

Movie
Self
Grass Is Greener

Grass Is Greener (2019)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Jazz Ambassadors

The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)

Movie
Self
Lauren Bacall, ombre et lumière

Lauren Bacall, ombre et lumière (2017)

Movie
Self
I Am or How Jack Became Black

I Am or How Jack Became Black (2017)

Movie
Self
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015)

Movie
Self
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered (2014)

Movie
Self
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again (2013)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
…Sings Musicals

…Sings Musicals (2012)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Bert Stern: Original Madman

Bert Stern: Original Madman (2011)

Movie
Self
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)

Movie
Self
The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best

The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best (2009)

Movie
Songs
The Mentalist

The Mentalist (2008)

TV
6.61
Self - Trumpet
Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution (2008)

Movie
Self
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong

Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong (2008)

Movie
Himself (archive footage)
Music Inn

Music Inn (2007)

Movie
Self
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007)

Movie
Self
Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962

Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962 (2007)

Movie
Self
Jazz Giants of the 20th Century

Jazz Giants of the 20th Century (2007)

Movie
Trumpet, Vocal
Louis Armstrong: Live in '59

Louis Armstrong: Live in '59 (2006)

Movie
Self
Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection

Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection (2005)

Movie
Self
Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years

Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years (2005)

Movie
Trumpet/Vocals
Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show

Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show (2005)

Movie
Self
The Story Of The Blues

The Story Of The Blues (2004)

Movie
Self
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love (2003)

Movie
Self
Sinatra: The Classic Duets

Sinatra: The Classic Duets (2003)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

Movie
Himself (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001

Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001 (2001)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Jazz

Jazz (2001)

TV
6
Self (archive footage)
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999)

Movie
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997)

Movie
Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell (1994)

Movie
Self
Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing

Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing (1993)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years

The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years (1993)

Movie
Self
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992)

Movie
Self
The Magic of Bing Crosby

The Magic of Bing Crosby (1991)

Movie
Self
Maxine Sullivan: Love to Be in Love

Maxine Sullivan: Love to Be in Love (1990)

Movie
Self
That's Black Entertainment

That's Black Entertainment (1989)

Movie
Self
Jackie Gleason: The Great One

Jackie Gleason: The Great One (1988)

Movie
Self
Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet

Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet (1982)

Movie
(archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)

Movie
Self
On the Road with Duke Ellington

On the Road with Duke Ellington (1974)

Movie
Self
The Pearl Bailey Show

The Pearl Bailey Show (1971)

TV
Self
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show (1970)

TV
4
Self
Why America

Why America (1970)

Movie
Songs
On Her Majesty's Secret Service

On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

Movie
5.63
Orchestra Leader
Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly! (1969)

Movie
1
Self
The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show (1969)

TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Willie Ferguson
A Man Called Adam

A Man Called Adam (1966)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune

Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune (1966)

Movie
Louise Armstrong
When the Boys Meet the Girls

When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965)

Movie
Self
Hallo Satchmo

Hallo Satchmo (1965)

Movie
Self
Louis Armstrong v Praze

Louis Armstrong v Praze (1965)

Movie
Self - Singer / Self
Shindig!

Shindig! (1964)

TV
Self - Singer
The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace (1964)

TV
Chanteur, Trompettiste,
Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia

Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia (1964)

Movie
Self
The Danny Kaye Show

The Danny Kaye Show (1963)

TV
Actor
Berlin-Melodie

Berlin-Melodie (1963)

Movie
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
Disneyland After Dark

Disneyland After Dark (1962)

Movie
er selbst
Auf Wiedersehen

Auf Wiedersehen (1961)

Movie
Wild Man Moore
Paris Blues

Paris Blues (1961)

Movie
Self
Jazz on a Summer's Day

Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960)

Movie
2
Musician with Orchestra
Kærlighedens melodi

Kærlighedens melodi (1959)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
La Paloma

La Paloma (1959)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
The Beat Generation

The Beat Generation (1959)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies (1959)

Movie
Self
Discorama

Discorama (1959)

TV
Self
The All-Star Christmas Show

The All-Star Christmas Show (1958)

Movie
Self
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall (1958)

TV
Self - Singer / Trumpet Player
The Edsel Show

The Edsel Show (1957)

Movie
Self
Satchmo the Great

Satchmo the Great (1957)

Movie
Self
DuPont Show of the Month

DuPont Show of the Month (1957)

TV
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)

TV
Self
High Society

High Society (1956)

Movie
6
Self - Jazz Trumpeter
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show (1956)

TV
Self
Jazz Ball

Jazz Ball (1956)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
The Glenn Miller Story

The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

Movie
himself
Saluti e baci

Saluti e baci (1953)

Movie
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Shadow Johnson
Glory Alley

Glory Alley (1952)

Movie
Himself
Here Comes the Groom

Here Comes the Groom (1951)

Movie
Himself
The Strip

The Strip (1951)

Movie
6
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)

TV
Band Leader
I'm in the Revue

I'm in the Revue (1950)

Movie
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?

What's My Line? (1950)

TV
Louis Armstrong
A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born (1948)

Movie
Self / Self - Trumpeter / Self - Band Leader / Self - Singer
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6
Himself
New Orleans

New Orleans (1947)

Movie
Orchestra Leader
Pillow to Post

Pillow to Post (1945)

Movie
Himself
Atlantic City

Atlantic City (1944)

Movie
Himself
Jam Session

Jam Session (1944)

Movie
Self
Show-Business at War

Show-Business at War (1943)

Movie
The Trumpeter
Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Movie
Self
Shine

Shine (1942)

Movie
Self
Swingin' on Nothin'

Swingin' on Nothin' (1942)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Birth of the Blues

Birth of the Blues (1941)

Movie
Gabe
Going Places

Going Places (1938)

Movie
Trumpet Player
Doctor Rhythm

Doctor Rhythm (1938)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
Every Day's a Holiday

Every Day's a Holiday (1937)

Movie
Self
Artists & Models

Artists & Models (1937)

Movie
Henry
Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven (1936)

Movie
København, Kalundborg og -?

København, Kalundborg og -? (1934)

Movie
Himself
Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen

Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen (1934)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You

I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You (1932)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
A Rhapsody in Black and Blue

A Rhapsody in Black and Blue (1932)

Movie
Louis Armstrong
Ex-Flame

Ex-Flame (1930)

Movie
Self
Masters Of American Music

Masters Of American Music

TV

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1901-08-04

Deathday
1971-07-06 (69 years old)

Birth Name
Louis Daniel Armstrong

Birth Place
New Orleans, United States of America

Relationships
Lucille Armstrong (1942-02-04 - 1971-07-06), Lil Hardin Armstrong (1924-02-04 - 1938-01-01)

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award


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