Jimmy Francis Durante
- January 8, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jimmy Francis Durante |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 10, 1893(1893-02-10) |
| Age | 131 |
| Date Of Death | 1980-01-29 |
| Birthplace | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York State |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Jimmy Francis Durante Biography
| Name | Jimmy Francis Durante |
| Birthday | Feb 10 |
| Birth Year | 1893 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City |
| Home Town | New York State |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Margie Little , Jeanne Olsen |
Jimmy Francis Durante is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on February 10, 1893 in New York City, New York State, United States. Vaudeville comedian, pianist and performer who was among America’s most famous personalities throughout the 1920s and into the 1970s. He was famous for his large nose, known as “Schnozzola”, and his composition of “Inka Dinka Doo.”
Jim Henson‘s Sesame Street modeled the voice and nose of Herrey Monster after him.’s Sesame Street was modeled after the nose and voice of Herrey Monster following his.
Following the loss of his spouse, Jeanne Olsen, in 1943, he began to close his radio show with the words, “Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are,” in a tribute to her. He adopted a baby, Cecilia Alicia, with his second wife, Margaret.
Jimmy Francis Durante Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jimmy Francis Durante is one of the richest Comedian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Francis Durante 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He quit school at eight grades to pursue a career as a ragtime musician who joined his band, the Original New Orleans Jazz Band later rebranded in Jimmy Durante’s Jazz Band. He was later a vaudeville performer and radio show host as member of the trio Clayton, Jackson and Durante.
He voiced Frosty the Snowman in the animated Christmas movie of 1969, Frosty the Snowman.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jimmy Francis Durante Dating?
According to our records, Jimmy Francis Durante married to Margie Little , Jeanne Olsen. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Francis Durante’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Francis Durante celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.
Is Jimmy Durante still alive?
January 29, 1980
What did Jimmy Durante used to say?
Q.: The gravelly voiced comic Jimmy Durante used to end his radio programs with a wistful phrase, ” Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. ” Who was Mrs. Calabash?
What was Jimmy Durante famous for?
Like many performers of the ’20s, Jimmy Durante did it all; played the piano, sang, did comedy and acting, and did them well into the 1970’s. He was best known for his stunning nose that was responsible for his famous nickname: Schnozzola. Durante dropped out of school in eighth grade to become a ragtime pianist.
What did Jimmy Durante call his nose?
The great Schnozzola or the Schnoz is Jimmy Durante’s famous nickname, which he also often refers himself to as a joke in regards to his large nose, although now, it is considered offensive.
Where is Jimmy Durante buried?
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Culver City, CA