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Gene Krupa (Eugene Bertram Krupa) was born on 15 January, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Gene Krupa'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 64 years old?

Popular As Eugene Bertram Krupa
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 15 January, 1909
Birthday 15 January
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 16 October, 1973
Died Place Yonkers, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Gene Krupa Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Gene Krupa height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Gene Krupa's Wife?

His wife is Patty Bowler (23 April 1959 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Ethel McGuire (1946 - 1955) ( her death), Ethel McGuire (1934 - 1942) ( divorced)

Family
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Wife Patty Bowler (23 April 1959 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Ethel McGuire (1946 - 1955) ( her death), Ethel McGuire (1934 - 1942) ( divorced)
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Gene Krupa Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gene Krupa worth at the age of 64 years old? Gene Krupa’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Gene Krupa'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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Timeline

1929

Along with Eddie Condon, Krupa moved from Chicago to New York in 1929 to work in theatre pit bands (some under the direction of Red Nichols) alongside Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. He also recorded with Bix Beiderbecke. Between late 1934 and 1938, Krupa came to fame as star drummer for Benny Goodman, but his high profile within the band, his showmanship and popularity with audiences, irritated Goodman and led to a public quarrel -- after which Krupa left to set up his own organisation.

1934

Gene married Ethel McGuire in 1934. She was the switchboard operator at the Dixie Hotel where Gene was living while he was working in the pit band of "Girl Crazy.

1942

" They were divorced in 1942 and remarried in 1946.

1943

The Gene Krupa Orchestra became one of the most popular swing bands in the U.S., but it folded in 1943 after Krupa was arrested and jailed on a marijuana possession charge. Eventually rehabilitated after the charge was dropped (the chief witness recanted!), he was again voted the most outstanding drummer in the U.S. in January 1944 and soon started up another big band.

1955

Ethel died in 1955.

1959

Gene then married Patty Bowler in 1959 and they adopted two children, Mary Grace and Michael, who Gene nicknamed "BG.

1975

Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1975.

1983

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1983.

2000

Krupa is referred to by name on a couple of occasions in the 2000 film "Pollock". Painter Jackson Pollock was a jazz fan, and Gene Krupa was one of his favourite musicians.