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Bobby Troup (Robert William Troup Jr.) was born on 18 October, 1918 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, is an actor,soundtrack,composer. Discover Bobby Troup'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 Robert William Troup Jr.
Occupation actor,soundtrack,composer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 18 October, 1918
Birthday 18 October
Birthplace Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 7 February, 1999
Died Place Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Bobby Troup's Wife?

His wife is Julie London (31 December 1959 - 7 February 1999) ( his death) ( 3 children), Cynthia Conrad Hare (2 May 1942 - 10 August 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Julie London (31 December 1959 - 7 February 1999) ( his death) ( 3 children), Cynthia Conrad Hare (2 May 1942 - 10 August 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Bobby Troup Net Worth

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

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1905

Troup played then-recently deceased bandleader Tommy Dorsey (1905-1956) in the biographical "The Gene Krupa Story" (1959).

1941

Troup's first success as a songwriter was writing "Daddy" (1941), a hit song performed first by ,Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra. Popular versions of the song were then recorded by Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, Kay Kyser, and The Andrews Sisters. However, his music career was interrupted by World War II service.

1942

Troup enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1942. He was trained as an officer, and then assigned to train African-American marine recruits at the camp Montford Point (modern Camp Gilbert H. Johnson), located in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

While still serving with the Marines, Troup composed the popular song "Snootie Little Cutie" (1942). It was first recorded by singers Frank Sinatra and Connie Haines. Following the end of the War, Troup returned to his music career. "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" was his first post-war hit as a songwriter.

1943

In 1943, Troup became a recreation officer. He helped build a recreation hall, basketball court, and outdoor boxing ring. He also founded the first African-American band of U. S. Marines, and composed the song "Take Me Away from Jacksonville". The song is still used as an anthem by North-Carolina-based Marines.

1946

Bobby Troup was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. As a songwriter, Troup is mostly remembered for writing the hit song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" (1946), about a cross-country drive through the highway U. S. Route 66. Tne song was originally performed by Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, and a second version was performed by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.

Both versions were 1946 hits, and the song has since received many covers. As as an actor Troup is mostly remembered for playing Dr.

1950

He made his film debut as an uncredited musician in the romantic comedy "Duchess of Idaho" (1950).

1953

Troup released 10 records with his own recordings between 1953 and 1959. Despite his success as a songwriter, none of his records as a singer or pianist were commercially successful.

1955

His greatest success through the decade placed him in the producer's role, for Julie London's version of the hit song "Cry Me a River" (1955). It became a gold record. Troup started acting as a side career.

1956

Other hits included "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956) performed by Little Richard, "The Meaning of the Blues" (1957) performed by Julie London, and "My City of Sydney" (1969) performed by Tommy Leonetti.

1957

He had credited roles in musical films such as "Bop Girl Goes Calypso" (1957), "The High Cost of Loving" (1958), and "The Five Pennies" (1959).

1961

He was cast as a fictionalized version of himself in the short-lived series "Acapulco" (1961). He had guest-star roles in popular series such as "Perry Mason", "Dragnet", and "Mannix". He found success in his long-running role of Dr. Joe Early in "Emergency". Early was depicted as a neurosurgeon, working at Rampart General Hospital. The series lasted for 6 seasons, and a total of 122 regular episodes.

1970

His last film role was that of disgruntled staff sergeant Gorman in the military-themed comedy "M*A*S*H" (1970). Troup had a more substantial career in television.

1972

Joe Early in the medical drama "Emergency!" (1972-1977). Troup was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended the Hill School, a preparatory boarding school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In his college years, Troup attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a degree in economics.

1978

Six television films based on the series were broadcast between 1978 and 1979.

1980

In the 1980s, Troup appeared in the stalker-themed television film "The 25th Man" (1982), which was intended as a pilot for a television series.

1985

His last television appearance was a guest-star role in a 1985 episode of the detective series "Simon & Simon". Troup was 67-years-old at the time.

1999

Troup lived in retirement until 1999.

He died due to a heart attack in February 1999. He was 80-years-old at the time of death.