Jimmy Durante's biography
Jimmy Durante is 87 years old comedian born at Manhattan. He was born on Friday 10th of February 1893. He is often nicknamed as The Schnoz. According to year of birth 1893 he belongs to Lost Generation. Birthday on 10th of February means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.
He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be comedian. You can know him also as pianist, jazz musician, film actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor, singer. He is recently known as recording artist.
Jimmy Durante's career
His main focus is to be comedian. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.
How did Jimmy Durante die
He died on on Tuesday 29th of January 1980 when he was 87 years old at Santa Monica. Jimmy Durantes death was caused by pneumonia. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Jimmy Durante's Awards
- He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 1606 Vine Street; and for Radio at 1648 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Jimmy Durante's quotes
- [on his funny looks as a child] I'd go home [from school] and cry. I made up my mind never to hurt anybody else, no matter what. I never made jokes about anybody's big ears, crossed eyes, or their stuttering.
- [ad-libbing with Bob Hope] When it comes to noses, you're a retailer. I'm a wholesaler!
- I hate music, especially when it's played.
- Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.
- I like to make people laugh. Dey like me. What more could I want?
- My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe.
- Politics is developing more comedians than radio ever did.
- Be awful nice to 'em goin' up, because you're gonna meet 'em all comin' down.
- Why can't everybody leave everybody else the hell alone?
Jimmy Durante's body shape
Lets describe how Jimmy Durante looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.