José Iturbi



First NameJose
Last NameIturbi
Age84 (age at death)
Date of BirthNovember 28, 1895
BirthplaceValencia, Spain
Date of DeathJune 28, 1980
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California
Cause of DeathHeart Attack
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignSagittarius
EthnicityHispanic
NationalitySpanish
UniversityMalta
Occupation CategoryPianist
Claim to FameConcert Pianist and in several 1940`s MGM musicals
Official Websitejoseiturbifoundation.org
FriendsHoward Hawks, Jean Negulesco, Dusty Anderson

José Iturbi (28 November 1895 – 28 June 1980) was a Spanish conductor, harpsichordist and pianist. He appeared in several Hollywood films of the 1940s, notably playing himself in the 1943 musical, Thousands Cheer and in the 1945 film, Anchors Aweigh. He was involved in a complex family custody battle in the 1940s that culminated in his former son-in-law kidnapping Iturbi's two granddaughters.


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Filmography

Selected José Iturbi film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1951
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1948
Song of My Heart
Pianist Dubber

Music Department Credits

Soundtrack Credits

1992
MGM: When the Lion Roars
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