Louis Armstrong American Singer (1901–1971)
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Biography
American singer Louis Armstrong was born on 4 August 1901 in New Orleans. He passed away on 6 July 1971 at the age of 69. He is remembered as a member of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong.
He was also part of Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra, Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars and Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five. In all, 26 albums and 5 singles are listed under his name between 1950 and 2003. From La Vie en rose / C'est si bon (1950) to Something's Gotta Give (2003), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as jazz. The records note trumpet and cornet as his instruments. His recordings came out on ABC Records.
Screen work on record covers 30 credits, including Show Business at War (1943) and High Society (1956). Work listed as notable includes Louis Armstrong--a self-portrait.
He collected 3 awards. The list of wins starts with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. His latest listed award is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Groups and bands
- Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
- Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars
- Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five
Discography
31 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Something's Gotta Give | Album |
| 2000 | Hot Fives & Sevens | Album |
| 2000 | The Complete Hot Five and Hot Seven Recordings | Album |
| 1996 | Struttin' | Album |
| 1969 | We Have All the Time in the World | Single |
| 1968 | Disney Songs the Satchmo Way | Album |
| 1968 | Mi va di cantare / Grassa e bella | Single |
| 1968 | What a Wonderful World | Album |
| 1967 | What a Wonderful World / Cabaret | Single |
| 1964 | Hello, Dolly! | Single |
| 1964 | Hello, Dolly! | Album |
| 1962 | The Real Ambassadors | Album |
| 1960 | Bing & Satchmo | Album |
| 1960 | I've Got the World on a String | Album |
| 1959 | Satchmo In Style | Album |
Show all 31 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Louis and the Good Book | Album |
| 1958 | Louis Under the Stars | Album |
| 1958 | Porgy and Bess | Album |
| 1957 | Ella and Louis Again | Album |
| 1957 | Louis and the Angels | Album |
| 1957 | Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson | Album |
| 1956 | Ella and Louis | Album |
| 1956 | Louis Armstrong and Eddie Condon at Newport | Album |
| 1955 | Ambassador Satch | Album |
| 1954 | Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy | Album |
| 1951 | Satchmo at Pasadena | Album |
| 1950 | La Vie en rose / C'est si bon | Single |
| Louis 'Country & Western' Armstrong | Album | |
| Louis Armstrong and His Friends | Album | |
| Louis Armstrong at the Crescendo, Vol. 1 | Album | |
| Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven Sessions | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1972 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1960 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Filmography
33 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer | Film | |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Film | |
| 1969 | Hello, Dolly! | Film | |
| 1966 | A Man Called Adam | Film | |
| 1965 | When the Boys Meet the Girls | Film | |
| 1961 | Auf Wiedersehen | Film | |
| 1961 | Paris Blues | Film | |
| 1959 | Formula for Love | Film | |
| 1959 | La Paloma | Film | |
| 1959 | The Beat Generation | Film | |
| 1959 | The Five Pennies | Film | |
| 1959 | The Night Before the Premiere | Film | |
| 1957– | The Edsel Show | TV series | |
| 1956 | High Society | Film | |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Louis Armstrong | Film |
Show all 33 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Saluti e baci | Film | |
| 1952 | Glory Alley | Film | |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | Film | |
| 1951 | The Strip | Film | |
| 1950 | I'm in the Revue | Film | |
| 1950 | Young Man with a Horn | Film | |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born | Film | |
| 1947 | New Orleans | Film | |
| 1943 | Cabin in the Sky | Film | |
| 1943 | Show Business at War | Film | |
| 1941 | Birth of the Blues | Film | |
| 1938 | Doctor Rhythm | Film | |
| 1938 | Going Places | Film | |
| 1937 | Artists and Models | Film | |
| 1937 | Every Day's a Holiday | Film | |
| 1936 | Pennies from Heaven | Film | |
| 1934 | Copenhagen, Kalundborg and -? | Film | |
| PopStory | TV series |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Lil Hardin Armstrong (1924 to 1938) and Lucille Armstrong (1942 to 1971).
Louis Armstrong on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Louis Armstrong at the time of death?
Louis Armstrong died on 6 July 1971 at the age of 69. He was born on 4 August 1901.
What is Louis Armstrong known for?
Louis Armstrong was known as a former member of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong.
What is Louis Armstrong’s nationality?
Louis Armstrong was American, born in New Orleans.
Who was Louis Armstrong married to?
Louis Armstrong’s marriages on record are to Lucille Armstrong (1942 to 1971) and Lil Hardin Armstrong (1924 to 1938).
Has Louis Armstrong won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1779), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Harry Warnecke, Gus Schoenbaechler · CC0
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