Jimmy Durante Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family (2024)

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Jimmy Durante was an American entertainer, comedian, singer, and actor. He was known for his distinctive gravelly voice, his large nose, and his signature phrase, "Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!" Durante was a popular vaudeville performer in the 1920s and 1930s, and was a major star of radio, film, and television in the 1940s and 1950s. He was also a successful recording artist, with several hit songs, including "Inka Dinka Doo" and "Frosty the Snowman".Durante began his career as a vaudeville performer in the early 1920s, and soon became a popular headliner. He made his Broadway debut in the musical comedy "The New Yorkers" in 1930, and went on to appear in several other Broadway shows. He also appeared in several films, including "The Great Ziegfeld" (1936) and "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (1941).Durante was a popular radio performer in the 1940s, and was the star of his own show, "The Jimmy Durante Show", from 1945 to 1949. He also appeared in several television shows, including "The Jimmy Durante Show" (1954-1955) and "The Jimmy Durante Comedy Hour" (1956-1957).Durante was a successful recording artist, with several hit songs, including "Inka Dinka Doo" and "Frosty the Snowman". He also wrote the lyrics to the song "Make Someone Happy", which was featured in the musical "Do Re Mi".Durante was married twice, first to Jean Olson (1921-1943) and then to Marjorie Little (1944-1974). He had two children, Ronald and Joanne. Durante died on 29 January, 1980 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Popular As James Francis Durante
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 10 February, 1893
Birthday 10 February
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death29 January, 1980
Died PlaceSanta Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jimmy Durante Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Jimmy Durante height is 5'7"(1.7m) .

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Who Is Jimmy Durante's Wife?

His wife is Margie Little (14 December1960 - 29 January1980)( his death)( 1 child), Jeanne Olsen (19 June1921 - 14 February1943)( her death)

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Wife Margie Little (14 December1960 - 29 January1980)( his death)( 1 child), Jeanne Olsen (19 June1921 - 14 February1943)( her death)
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Jimmy Durante Net Worth

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2008

His mid-century modern-style home on Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills is shown in Hollywood Mouth (2008).

1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 146-148. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

1984

According to the book, "Hollywood Trivia", (Greenwich House, 1984), by David P. Strauss, Jimmy Durante's famous "Mrs. Calabash" sign-off referred to his first wife, Jeanne Olson. Calabash was the name of a Chicago suburb they both liked. However, there is no known Chicago suburb named Calabash.

1980

For years, he signed off his radio and television shows with "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are", but he would never divulge who she was. Some speculated it was a "code name" for a current or former lover, some doubted she ever existed. It was not until after his death in 1980 that it was revealed she was, indeed, a real person.

1968

Interviewed in "The Great Comedians Talk About Comedy" by Larry Wilde (1968).

1958

On August 15, 1958, for his charitable acts, Durante was awarded a huge three foot high brass loving cup by the Al Bahr Shriners Temple. The inscription was, "Jimmy Durant, the World's Most Famous Comedian. A loving cup to you, Jimmy. It's larger than your nose, but smaller than your heart. Happiness always, Al Bahr Temple, August 15, 1958".

1943

First wife Jeanne died in 1943. Wed second wife, Marjorie Little after 16 year courtship when she was 39 and he 67 Marjorie Little had been the hatcheck girl at the Copacabana.

1941

Is mentioned by name in the lyrics of the Ralph Freed/Burton Lane song "How About You?" (from Babes on Broadway (1941)) .

1932

In Blondie of the Follies (1932), in which he had a starring role, Marion Davies--playing Blondie--addresses Billie Dove's character as "Lurlene Calabash". Durante often ended his television, radio and nightclub appearances with "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are".

1606

He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 1606 Vine Street; and for Radio at 1648 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.

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