Ella Fitzgerald
Biography
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pete Kelly's Blues
as Maggie Jackson
1955
St. Louis Blues
as Singer
1958
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
2005
The Legendary Nat King Cole
as Self
2004
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
as Flora
1960
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again
as Self
2013
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Andělé pro lady F...
as Self
1970
Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"
as Self (Vocals)
1979
Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969
as Self
1969
Life Is Bearable at Times...
2010
Improvisation
as Self
1950
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
as Self (archive footage)
TBA
Ride 'Em Cowboy
as Ruby
1941
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
1990
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
as Self - Singer
1967
Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover
2004
Ella Fitzgerald Sings
as Self (archive footage)
1965
…Sings Musicals
as Self (archive footage)
2012
TV Appearances
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
Playboy's Penthouse
as Self
1959
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
The White Shadow
as Maxine Jefferies
1978
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Singer
1964
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
1970
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self
1978
The Grammys
as Self
1959
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Dinah!
as Self
1974
The Pearl Bailey Show
as Self
1971