Biography
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 β 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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Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
self 5
Self
That's Black Entertainment (1989)
Movie
Composer
Eubie! (1980)
Movie
Will Williams
Scott Joplin (1977)
Movie
Eubie Blake / Pianist
Pie, Pie Blackbird (1932)
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Eubie Blake
Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
Movie
Self
Eubie Blake Plays His Fantasy on Swanee River (1923)
Movie
Self
Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake Sing Snappy Songs (1923)
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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 ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1887-02-07
Deathday1983-02-12 (96 years old)
Birth NameJames Hubert Blake
Birth PlaceBaltimore, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsBlack Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom
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