Spike Jones

Spike Jones

Deceased · Born: Dec 14, 1911 · Died: May 1, 1965

Known For

Thank Your Lucky StarsThank Your Lucky Stars
Fireman Save My ChildFireman Save My Child
Breakfast in HollywoodBreakfast in Hollywood
Bring on the GirlsBring on the Girls

Personal Details

BornDec 14, 1911 Long Beach, California, USA

Biography

Lindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones, a renowned American musician and bandleader, made a name for himself by crafting innovative, spoof arrangements of popular songs and classical music. His unique approach to music involved injecting ballads with an assortment of unconventional elements, including gunshots, whistles, cowbells, hiccups, burps, and outlandish, comedic vocals.

Career

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1954
Fireman Save My Child
Fireman Save My Child as Lt. 'Mac' McGinty
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1947
Ladies' Man
Ladies' Man as Spike Jones - City Slicker Band Leader
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Variety Girl
Variety Girl as Spike Jones
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1946
Breakfast in Hollywood
Breakfast in Hollywood as Spike Jones
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1944
Meet the People
Meet the People as Spike Jones (uncredited)
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1988
The Spike Jones Story
The Spike Jones Story
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1945
Bring on the Girls
Bring on the Girls
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1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars