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Django Reinhardt(1910-1953)

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Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt was born on 23 January 1910 in Liberchies, Wallonia, Belgium. He was a composer and actor, known for The Matrix (1999), Gattaca (1997) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003). He was married to Sophie Ziegler. He died on 16 May 1953 in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France.
BornJanuary 23, 1910
DiedMay 16, 1953(43)
BornJanuary 23, 1910
DiedMay 16, 1953(43)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Joe Pantoliano, and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix
8.7
  • Soundtrack("Minor Swing")
  • 1999
Gattaca (1997)
Gattaca
7.7
  • Soundtrack("Nuages")
  • 1997
Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
The Matrix Revolutions
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Nuages")
  • 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Emma Thompson in Junior (1994)
Junior
4.7
  • Soundtrack("Are You in the Mood")
  • 1994

Credits

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  • Cold War Blues or Effects of the Bomb Varied, But...
    • Music Department
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    • Short



  • Rhythmic Prose
    Short
    • music by
    • 2013
  • MacPherson (2012)
    MacPherson
    8.1
    Short
    • composer: incidental music, "Minor Swing"
    • 2012
  • The Skeletor Show
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music (2012)
    • 2012
  • Genie
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2011
  • The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
    Short
    • music by
    • 2006
  • 't Bolleken
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • soundtrack
    • 1988
  • L'entourloupe (1980)
    L'entourloupe
    5.3
    • music
    • 1980
  • Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie in Today (1952)
    Today
    4.6
    TV Series
    • theme music composer: " Melodie au Crepuscule"
    • theme music composer: "Melodie au Crepuscule" (uncredited)
    • 1961–1963

Composer



  • Illusion
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2023
  • Vivos
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2014
  • The Skeletor Show
    TV Series
    • Composer (2012)
    • 2012
  • La parte vuota
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2011
  • Independent Lens (1999)
    Independent Lens
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Sigøjnernes holocaust - 3 vidneudsagn (1993)
    Sigøjnernes holocaust - 3 vidneudsagn
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • De wording
    7.2
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Le Village de la colère
    • Composer
    • 1947

Actor



  • Yves Montand in Saluti e baci (1953)
    Saluti e baci
    5.7
    • Django Reinhardt
    • 1953
  • William Terry and Cheryl Walker in Stage Door Canteen (1943)
    Stage Door Canteen
    6.2
    • Django Reinhardt (uncredited)
    • 1943

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Django
  • Born
    • January 23, 1910
    • Liberchies, Wallonia, Belgium
  • Died
    • May 16, 1953
    • Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France(stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Sophie ZieglerJune 21, 1943 - May 16, 1953 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Babik Reinhardt
  • Relatives
      David Reinhardt(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    CD: "Art of the Jazz Guitar" (ZZB)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 5 Portrayals
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    One of the most important and greatest jazz guitarists of all time, despite having only two functional fingers on his left hand.

FAQ

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  • When did Django Reinhardt die?
    May 16, 1953
  • How did Django Reinhardt die?
    Stroke
  • How old was Django Reinhardt when he died?
    43 years old
  • Where did Django Reinhardt die?
    Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France
  • When was Django Reinhardt born?
    January 23, 1910

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