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Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon's biography

Dexter Gordon is 67 years old composer born at Los Angeles. He was born on Tuesday 27th of February 1923. According to year of birth 1923 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 27th of February means he is Pisces. Pisces is a Watery Sign. They are very intuitive people. They are empathic, emotional and highly spiritual in nature.

He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be composer. You can know him also as saxophonist, jazz musician. He is recently known as recording artist.

Dexter Gordon's schools

We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: Jefferson High School.

Dexter Gordon's career

His main focus is to be composer. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays saxophone.

How did Dexter Gordon die

He died on on Wednesday 25th of April 1990 when he was 67 years old. Dexter Gordons death was caused by kidney failure. It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Dexter Gordon's Awards

  • He received award for David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor for work Round Midnight in 1987
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for work The Other Side of Round Midnight in 1987

Dexter Gordon's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Round Midnight in 1986
  • He was nominated for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for work Round Midnight in 1987
  • He was nominated for David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor for work Round Midnight in 1987
  • He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for work The Other Side of Round Midnight in 1987
  • He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for work Round Midnight in 1986

Dexter Gordon's body shape

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