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Roy Eldridge (David Roy Eldridge (Little Jazz, Speedy Gonzales)) was born on 30 January, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,manager. Discover Roy Eldridge'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 78 years old?

Popular As David Roy Eldridge (Little Jazz, Speedy Gonzales)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,manager
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 30 January, 1911
Birthday 30 January
Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 26 February, 1989
Died Place Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Roy Eldridge Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Roy Eldridge height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .

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Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Who Is Roy Eldridge's Wife?

His wife is Viola Lee Fong (24 January 1936 - 26 February 1989) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Viola Lee Fong (24 January 1936 - 26 February 1989) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Roy Eldridge Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roy Eldridge worth at the age of 78 years old? Roy Eldridge’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Roy Eldridge'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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1911

Roy Eldridge was born on January 30, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA as David Roy Eldridge. He was married to Viola Lee Fong.

1938

Encountered much racism while with the orchestras of Gene Krupa and Artie Shaw. In 1938 he contemplated quitting as a performer, briefly going on to study radio engineering.

1943

Outstanding swing-era trumpeter, a great stylist, who first gained international recognition with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra (the only African-American member of the band, often exposing him to racist attacks), featuring on many classic solos, including "Rockin' Chair", "After You've Gone" and "Let Me Off Uptown" (with Anita O'Day). Fronted the band after Krupa was jailed in 1943 (even, on occasion, playing the drums), later leading several big bands under his own name in Chicago (Three Deuces Club) and New York (Savoy Ballroom, Famous Door, Arcadia Ballroom, etc).

1985

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.

1986

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 272-274. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.

2002

Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 184-185. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.

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