Deceased
How Did Louie Bellson Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 84Also known asLuigi Balassoni, Louis BellsonGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn06/07/1924Born inRock Falls, Illinois, USADied14/02/2009 (aged 84)Died inLos AngelesCauseParkinson's diseaseWikidataQ252126 ↗Buried atRiverside CemeteryTMDb#1216863 ↗
Louie Bellson, was an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator. He is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums. His name was often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie.
Read full Wikipedia article ↗Filmography7 titles
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | In memoriam Duke EllingtonMovie | Self | 69 |
| 1977 | Lou GrantSeries | — | 53 |
| 1967 | Duke Ellington: Love You MadlyMovie | Self | 43 |
| 1966 | NET PlayhouseSeries | Self | 42 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 38 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 37 |
| 1948 | A Song Is BornMovie | Drums | 24 |