Deceased
How Did Buddy Rich Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 69Also known asBernard Rich, Bud Rich, Buddy TrapsGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn30/09/1917Born inBrooklyn, New York, USADied02/04/1987 (aged 69)Died inLos AngelesCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ318339 ↗Buried atWestwood Village Memorial Park CemeteryTMDb#1221938 ↗
Bernard "Buddy" Rich was an American jazz drummer, songwriter, conductor, and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Travis Barker: Louder Than FearMovie | Self (archive footage) | 109 |
| 2018 | Mel Brooks: UnwrappedMovie | Self (archive footage) | 101 |
| 2009 | ...Sings the BeatlesMovie | Self (archive footage) | 92 |
| 2009 | Buddy Rich Memorial ConcertMovie | himself | 92 |
| 2004 | ImprovisationMovie | Self | 87 |
| 2002 | Buddy Rich: The Lost TapesMovie | — | 85 |
| 1985 | Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've GotMovie | Self | 68 |
| 1985 | Muppet TreasuresMovie | Self | 68 |
| 1982 | Frank Sinatra: Concert for the AmericasMovie | Self - Drummer | 65 |
| 1982 | WoganSeries | Self | 65 |
| 1976 | The Muppet ShowSeries | Self - Special Guest Star | 59 |
| 1968 | Here's LucySeries | Buddy Rich | 51 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett ShowSeries | Self - Guest | 51 |
| 1967 | Away We GoSeries | Self | 50 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin ShowSeries | Self | 45 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 45 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 44 |
| 1959 | Playboy's PenthouseSeries | Self | 42 |
| 1956 | Jazz BallMovie | Self (archive footage) | 39 |
| 1953 | General Electric TheaterSeries | George | 36 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy HourSeries | Self | 33 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 31 |
| 1945 | The Great MorganMovie | Buddy Rich - Drums (archive footage) (uncredited) | 28 |
| 1945 | Thrill of a RomanceMovie | Member of Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (uncredited) | 28 |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a LadyMovie | Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra (uncredited) | 26 |
| 1943 | How's About ItMovie | Orchestra Leader | 26 |
| 1942 | Ship AhoyMovie | Drummer | 25 |
| 1939 | Dancing Co-EdMovie | Drummer (uncredited) | 22 |
| 1939 | Artie Shaw's Class in SwingMovie | Self | 22 |
| 1939 | Symphony of SwingMovie | Himself - Drummer (uncredited) | 22 |