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Benny Carter (Bennett Lester Carter) was born on 8 August, 1907 in New York City, New York, USA, is a composer,soundtrack,music_department. Discover Benny Carter'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 96 years old?

Popular As Bennett Lester Carter
Occupation composer,soundtrack,music_department
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 8 August, 1907
Birthday 8 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 12 July, 2003
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Benny Carter Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Benny Carter's Wife?

His wife is Hilma Ollila Arons (1979 - 12 July 2003) ( his death), Margaret Johnson (1956 - 1978) ( divorced), Mary Evelyn Smith (1929 - 1938) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Rosa Lee Jackson (1925 - 1928) ( her death)

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Wife Hilma Ollila Arons (1979 - 12 July 2003) ( his death), Margaret Johnson (1956 - 1978) ( divorced), Mary Evelyn Smith (1929 - 1938) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Rosa Lee Jackson (1925 - 1928) ( her death)
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Benny Carter Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Benny Carter worth at the age of 96 years old? Benny Carter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from United States. We have estimated Benny Carter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Composer

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1935

Saxophonist, songwriter ("Because of You", "Hot Toddy", "Cow Cow Boogie"), conductor, arranger and composer, educated at Wilberforce University in theology. He was a saxophonist in Horace Henderson's Wilberforce Collegians, then played in the orchestras of Fletcher Henderson and Chick Webb. He went to Paris in 1935, and joined the Willie Lewis Orchestra, then became the staff arranger for the BBC in England. Returning to the USA, he formed his own orchestras in New York and Hollywood, and began writing for films.

1988

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988.

1995

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 9, 1995.

2000

Benny Carter was one of five recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, and he received the National Medal of Arts in 2000.

2003

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 68-70. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.