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Dizzy Gillespie (John Birks Gillespie) was born on 21 October, 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Dizzy Gillespie'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 75 years old?

Popular As John Birks Gillespie
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 21 October, 1917
Birthday 21 October
Birthplace Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 6 January, 1993
Died Place Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Nationality United States

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Dizzy Gillespie Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Dizzy Gillespie's Wife?

His wife is Lorraine Willis (9 May 1940 - 6 January 1993) ( his death)

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Wife Lorraine Willis (9 May 1940 - 6 January 1993) ( his death)
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Dizzy Gillespie Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dizzy Gillespie worth at the age of 75 years old? Dizzy Gillespie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Dizzy Gillespie'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 Soundtrack

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1953

The trademark bend in Gillespie's trumpet came about due to a dancer falling on it during a show in 1953. He liked the effect that the bend had on his tone, and he had his trumpets custom-made to include it for the rest of his performing career.

1957

He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1957.

1982

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1982.

1989

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1989 by the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington D.C.

1993

He was awarded the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, in 1993.

1995

He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 20, 1995.

2012

He was nominated for the 2012 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his contributions to Arts and Entertainment.

2013

He was nominated for a 2013 New Jersey Hall of Fame for Arts and Entertainment.

2014

He was inducted into the 2014 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Arts and Entertainment Category.

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