Biography
Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville; March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall".
Filmography
all 8
Movies 6
self 5
TV Shows 2
Self
Talmage Farlow (1981)
Movie
Self
The Danny Kaye Show (1963)
TV
Self (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven (1960)
Movie
Self - Vibraphonist
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: An Afternoon with Frank Sinatra (1959)
Movie
Vibraphonist (uncredited)
Kings Go Forth (1958)
Movie
Red Yost
Screaming Mimi (1958)
Movie
Music
A Smattering of Spots (1958)
Movie
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.45
Based on 28.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1956
1958
1959
1981
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1908-03-31
Deathday1999-04-06 (91 years old)
Birth NameKenneth Norville
Birth PlaceBeardstown, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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