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Charlie Barnet (1913–1991)

Charlie Barnet was born into a wealthy family. Lawyers, they wanted Charlie to go into the family "business", but he refused to study law and dedicated his life to music. He started playing saxophone in the late 1920s in different orchestras and formed his own band in 1933. They became famous in 1939 with the theme "Cherokee", a major hit in that ... See full bio »
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Known For

A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born Charlie Barnet
(1948)
Make Believe Ballroom
Make Believe Ballroom Charlie Barnet, Bandleader
(1949)
Juke Box Jenny
Juke Box Jenny Charlie Barnet
(1942)
The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys Charlie Barnet
(1947)
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 2017 American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Becoming Mr. Playboy (2017) ... (performer: "Skyliner" - uncredited)
 2013 Since I Don't Have You (performer: "Skyliner") / (writer: "Skyliner")
 2009 My Music: The Big Band Years (TV Movie) (music: "Skyliner" - as Dale Bennett)
 2004 The Sopranos (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Marco Polo (2004) ... (performer: "Pompton Turnpike" - uncredited)
 1987 The Puppetoon Movie (writer: "Redskin Rhumba" - as Charles Barnet)
 1956 Bright and Breezy (Short) (writer: "Redskin Rhumba", "Skyliner" - as Dale Bennett)
 1951 Rhythm Inn (writer: "Skyliner")
 1949 Make Believe Ballroom (performer: "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho")
 1948 I Surrender Dear (performer: "Atlantic Jump")
 1948 Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra in Redskin Rhumba (Short) (writer: "Redskin Rhumba", "Skyliner" - as Dale Bennett)
 1946 Freddie Steps Out (music: "Dark Bayou", "Red Skin Rhumba" - uncredited)
 1946 Idea Girl (performer: "Xango (Chango)")
 1941 Citizen Kane (writer: "It Can't Be Love", "In A Mizz" (1937) - uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Single: "Atlantic Jump" / "Bunny" (Apollo Records) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | See more »

Alternate Names:

Charlie Barnett | Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra | Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I like the girls to match the upholstery of the car.

Trivia:

He was married, by most accounts, 11 times. See more »

Nickname:

Good Time Charlie See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio
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