Ellis Marsalis Sr.

January 8, 2024
Civil Rights Leader

Quick Facts

Ellis Marsalis Sr.
Full Name Ellis Marsalis Sr.
Occupation Civil Rights Leader
Date Of Birth Apr 16, 1908(1908-04-16)
Age 116
Date Of Death 2020-04-01
Country United States
Birth City Mississippi
Horoscope Aries

Ellis Marsalis Sr. Biography

Name Ellis Marsalis Sr.
Birthday Apr 16
Birth Year 1908
Home Town Mississippi
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Dolores Marsalis
Children(s) Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis III, Mboya Kenyatta Marsalis

Ellis Marsalis Sr. is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on April 16, 1908 in Mississippi, United States. An activist and farmer who was the father of a legendary jazz family.

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The son of Ellis Marsalis Jr. Ellis Marsalis Jr. and his grandson Wynton Marsalis both became famous jazz musicians.

Ellis Marsalis Sr. Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Civil Rights Leader
House Living in own house.

Ellis Marsalis Sr. is one of the richest Civil Rights Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ellis Marsalis Sr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked as a welder and made batteries for the front line during WWII.

He was the manager of The Marsalis Motel, which allowed guests to stay in establishments for whites only.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ellis Marsalis Sr. Dating?

According to our records, Ellis Marsalis Sr. married to Dolores Marsalis. As of December 1, 2023, Ellis Marsalis Sr.’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ellis Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ellis Marsalis Sr. celebrates birthday on April 16 of every year.

Who is Ellis Marsalis?

Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, educator, and patriarch of the Marsalis family , has died at the age of 85. His death was announced in tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jazz at Lincoln Center, where his son Wynton is managing and artistic director.

How many kids did Ellis Marsalis have?

Marsalis and his wife Dolores Ferdinand Marsalis had six sons : Branford, Wynton, Ellis III, Delfeayo, Mboya, and Jason. Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason also became jazz musicians. Ellis III is a poet and photographer.

Who are the members of the Marsalis family?

Members

Is Ellis Marsalis still alive?

April 1, 2020

Which Marsalis brother lives in Durham NC?

Branford Marsalis has called Durham home for more than 16 years, although he tends to be on the road at least half of any given month.

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