Eubie Blake

Eubie Blake

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1887-02-07
Deathday: 1983-02-12 (96 years old)

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Biography

James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, he and his long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find a Way", "Memories of You" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The 1978 Broadway musical Eubie! showcased his works; in 1981, President Ronald Reagan awarded Blake the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Ratings

Average 4.51
Based on 748 movie and tv ratings over time
1923
1932
1977
1989
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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1887-02-07

Deathday
1983-02-12 (96 years old)

Birth Name
James Hubert Blake

Birth Place
Baltimore, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom


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Eubie Blake
Eubie Blake
Eubie Blake worked together with Eubie Blake in:
6 Movies
Noble Sissle
Eubie Blake
Noble Sissle worked together with Eubie Blake in:
3 Movies
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