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Barney Kessel (Bernard Kessel) was born on 17 October, 1923 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA, is a music_department,soundtrack,actor. Discover Barney Kessel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

Popular As Bernard Kessel
Occupation music_department,soundtrack,actor
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 17 October 1923
Birthday 17 October
Birthplace Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Date of death 6 May, 2004
Died Place San Diego, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Barney Kessel Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Barney Kessel's Wife?

His wife is Phyllis Magary Van Doren (24 January 1992 - 6 May 2004) ( his death), B.J. Baker (31 July 1961 - 1980) ( divorced), Genovia Gail Farmer (5 August 1949 - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

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Wife Phyllis Magary Van Doren (24 January 1992 - 6 May 2004) ( his death), B.J. Baker (31 July 1961 - 1980) ( divorced), Genovia Gail Farmer (5 August 1949 - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Barney Kessel Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Barney Kessel worth at the age of 80 years old? Barney Kessel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Barney Kessel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Music Department

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1947

In a near six-decade career, he was rated the #1 guitarist in Esquire, Downbeat and Playboy magazine polls between 1947 and 1960. Barney Kessel, a pioneer of the electric guitar and a master of harmonic improvisations, also recorded over fifty albums including a number of innovative albums with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown that were remarkable for the lack of a pianist. He also performed with the Oscar Peterson Trio and ensembles with Charlie Parker, Charlie Barnet, Art Tatum and Artie Shaw, and with performers Elvis Presley, Liberace and The Beach Boys.

1961

Barney was the real guitar player for the character "Jim Lindsey" on The Andy Griffith Show: The Guitar Player Returns (1961).

1967

Leaving the jazz world for studio work, between 1967 and 1970, he operated Barney Kessel's Music World in Hollywood, but, in 1972, he returned to full-time stage work.

1999

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1999.