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Shelly Manne
Deceased

How Did Shelly Manne Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 64
GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn11/06/1920Born inNew York City, New York, USADied26/09/1984Died inLos AngelesCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ246618Buried atForest Lawn Memorial ParkTMDb#153697

Sheldon "Shelly" Manne was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz, and later fusion. He also contributed to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.

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Filmography9 titles

Importing filmography…
YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
1983The Man Who Loved WomenMovieHimself63
1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSeriesSelf52
1963Kraft Suspense TheatreSeriesHermy43
1959The Five PenniesMovieDave Tough39
1959The Gene Krupa StoryMovieDavey Tough39
1958Peter GunnSeriesCombo Musician at Mother's38
1958I Want to Live!MovieJazz Combo Member38
1955The Man with the Golden ArmMovieDrummer35
1947Let's Make RhythmMovieShelly Manne (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)27