Deceased
When Did Tex Beneke Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 86Also known asGordon Lee Beneke, Tex Beneke and His Orchestra, Tex Beneke & His OrchestraGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn12/02/1914Born inFort Worth, Texas, USADied30/05/2000Died inCosta MesaWikidataQ488352 ↗Buried atGreenwood Memorial Park and MausoleumTMDb#1237015 ↗
Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gormé, Henry Mancini, and Ronnie Deauville. Beneke also solos on the recording the Glenn Miller Orchestra made of their popular song "In the Mood" and sings on another popular Glenn Miller recording, "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | StartimeSeries | Self | 45 |
| 1953 | General Electric TheaterSeries | — | 39 |
| 1942 | Orchestra WivesMovie | Phil Mercer (uncredited) | 28 |
| 1941 | Sun Valley SerenadeMovie | Orchestra Member (uncredited) | 27 |