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Toots Thielemans

Acting

Born April 29, 1922 · Brussels, Belgium

Died August 22, 2016

Also known as Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans

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Biography

Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans, known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for playing the chromatic harmonica, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing. According to jazz historian Ted Gioia, his most important contribution was in "championing the humble harmonica", which Thielemans made into a "legitimate voice in jazz". He eventually became the "preeminent" jazz harmonica player.

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Awards & recognition

  • In Honorem - interprète · 2012
  • octave d'honneur · 2011
  • NEA Jazz Masters · 2009
  • Commander of the Order of Rio Branco · 2006
  • honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel · 2001
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  • Commander of the Order of Leopold · 1997
  • Paul Acket Award · 1995
  • Bronze Zinneke
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Knight of the Order of Leopold II

Filmography8 titles

Elis & Tom: It Had to be You

2023as Self (archive footage)

Jean de Florette

1986Musician

Manon of the Spring

1986Musician

Midnight Cowboy

1969Music

The Getaway

1972Music

Chilly Scenes of Winter

1979Music

The Sugarland Express

1974Musician

Dunderklumpen!

1974as Pellegnillot (voice)