Artie Shaw



First NameArtie
Last NameShaw
Full Name at BirthArthur Jacob Arshawsky
Age94 (age at death)
Date of BirthMay 23, 1910
BirthplaceNew York City
Date of DeathDecember 30, 2004
Location of DeathLos Angeles, CA
Cause of DeathDiabetes complications
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignGemini
ReligionJewish
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryClarinetist
Claim to FameClarinetist, bandleader
Music GenreJazz
Music StyleBig Band, Swing, Sweet Bands
Music MoodElegant, Stylish, Sophisticated, Playful, Freewheeling, Bright, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Joyous, Carefree, Fun, Energetic
InstrumentClarinet, Leader
Official Websiteartieshaw.com
FriendsBuddy Rich, Billie Holiday, Roy Eldridge, Zutty Singleton, Johnny Mercer, George Simon, Woody Herman

Arthur Jacob Arshawsky (May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004), better known as Artie Shaw, was an American jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader. He was also the author of both fiction and non-fiction writings.


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Filmography

Selected Artie Shaw film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1978
Elderly Passenger

1974
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1970
Fire Chief

1952
Guest Clarinetist

1940
Artie Shaw

Composer Credits

1989
The Flame of Functionalism
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1985
Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got
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1940
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
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2009
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2008
Tres caminos
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2007
Midnight Son
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2006
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2004
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1999
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1999
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1998
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1997
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1994
The Joust
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1991
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1991
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1990
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1989
The Lunch Date
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1989
The Flame of Functionalism
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1987
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1980
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1941
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1940
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1939
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1939
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
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1939
Artie Shaw's Class in Swing
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1939
Symphony of Swing
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