Dorothy Donegan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dorothy Donegan
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1922(1922-04-06)
Age	102
Date Of Death	May 19, 1998, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Illinois
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aries

Dorothy Donegan Biography

Dorothy Donegan is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 6, 1922 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. Classically trained jazz artist whose style was immersed in stride piano and boogie-woogie, but was known to incorporate bop, swing jazz, and classical.

She was in the film Sensations of 1945 with W.C. Fields.

She was married three times and had two sons: John McClain and Donovan Donegan Eady.

Dorothy Donegan Net Worth

Dorothy Donegan is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dorothy Donegan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a graduate of DuSable High School in Chicago where she was trained by Walter Dyett, Dinah Washington’s teacher.

She was Art Tatum’s protégée. He said she was “the only woman who can make me practice,” and she said he “was supposed to be blind…I know he could see women,” both statements that summed up their relationship.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Dorothy Donegan Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Dorothy Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dorothy Donegan celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Dorothy Donegan

1. Dorothy Donegan was an American jazz pianist and vocalist.
2. She was born on April 6, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois.
3. Donegan began playing piano at age three.
4. She played with many famous musicians including Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman.
5. Donegan was known for her virtuosic piano playing style.
6. She recorded over 30 albums throughout her career.
7. In addition to jazz, she also played classical music and boogie-woogie.
8. Donegan performed at the White House for Presidents Truman and Clinton.
9. She passed away on May 19, 1998 in Los Angeles, California.
10. Donegan’s legacy continues to inspire young musicians today.