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Jimmy Durante (James Francis Durante) was born on 10 February, 1893 in New York City, New York, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Jimmy Durante'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 87 years old?

Popular As James Francis Durante
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 10 February, 1893
Birthday 10 February
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 29 January, 1980
Died Place Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jimmy Durante Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Jimmy Durante height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is Jimmy Durante's Wife?

His wife is Margie Little (14 December 1960 - 29 January 1980) ( his death) ( 1 child), Jeanne Olsen (19 June 1921 - 14 February 1943) ( her death)

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Wife Margie Little (14 December 1960 - 29 January 1980) ( his death) ( 1 child), Jeanne Olsen (19 June 1921 - 14 February 1943) ( her death)
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Jimmy Durante Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jimmy Durante worth at the age of 87 years old? Jimmy Durante’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Jimmy Durante's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1606

He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 1606 Vine Street; and for Radio at 1648 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.

1932

In Blondie of the Follies (1932), in which he had a starring role, Marion Davies--playing Blondie--addresses Billie Dove's character as "Lurlene Calabash". Durante often ended his television, radio and nightclub appearances with "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are".

1941

Is mentioned by name in the lyrics of the Ralph Freed/Burton Lane song "How About You?" (from Babes on Broadway (1941)) .

1943

First wife Jeanne died in 1943. Wed second wife, Marjorie Little after 16 year courtship when she was 39 and he 67 Marjorie Little had been the hatcheck girl at the Copacabana.

1958

On August 15, 1958, for his charitable acts, Durante was awarded a huge three foot high brass loving cup by the Al Bahr Shriners Temple. The inscription was, "Jimmy Durant, the World's Most Famous Comedian. A loving cup to you, Jimmy. It's larger than your nose, but smaller than your heart. Happiness always, Al Bahr Temple, August 15, 1958".

1968

Interviewed in "The Great Comedians Talk About Comedy" by Larry Wilde (1968).

1980

For years, he signed off his radio and television shows with "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are", but he would never divulge who she was. Some speculated it was a "code name" for a current or former lover, some doubted she ever existed. It was not until after his death in 1980 that it was revealed she was, indeed, a real person.

1984

According to the book, "Hollywood Trivia", (Greenwich House, 1984), by David P. Strauss, Jimmy Durante's famous "Mrs. Calabash" sign-off referred to his first wife, Jeanne Olson. Calabash was the name of a Chicago suburb they both liked. However, there is no known Chicago suburb named Calabash.

1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 146-148. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

2008

His mid-century modern-style home on Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills is shown in Hollywood Mouth (2008).