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Fats Waller (Thomas Wright Waller) was born on 21 May, 1904 in New York City, New York, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Fats Waller'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 39 years old?

Popular As Thomas Wright Waller
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 21 May, 1904
Birthday 21 May
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 15 December, 1943
Died Place Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality United States

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Fats Waller Height, Weight & Measurements

At 39 years old, Fats Waller height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Fats Waller's Wife?

His wife is Edith Hatchet (? - 15 December 1943) ( 1 child), Anita Priscilla Rutherford (? - ?) ( 2 children)

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Wife Edith Hatchet (? - 15 December 1943) ( 1 child), Anita Priscilla Rutherford (? - ?) ( 2 children)
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Fats Waller Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fats Waller worth at the age of 39 years old? Fats Waller’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Fats Waller's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1904

Thomas Waller was born in 1904. He was one of the most important pianist in the history of jazz. He studied piano with James P.

1920

Johnson, one of the masters of the stride piano in the 1920s.

He worked in the revue "Hot Chocolates" in the late 1920s as a composer. Along with Duke Ellington, he is one of the most prolific composers in jazz. His best songs are, "Ain't Misbehavin' ", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Black and Blue", "Blue Turned Grey Over You" and "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now".

1923

Fats began recording his first piano solos in 1923.

1926

So popular was he that one evening in Chicago in 1926, he was kidnapped by four henchmen and driven to the Hawthorne Inn, owned by infamous gangster Al Capone. He found out he was the "surprise entertainment" for Capone's birthday party!

1934

He formed his own group in 1934, Fats Waller and his Rhythm, and recorded many records for RCA Victor.

1943

Two of his most notable film appearances were in Stormy Weather (1943) and King of Burlesque (1936).

1970

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

1989

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1989.