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Biography
Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from that of an accompanist to that of an important solo voice in the band.
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Filmography9 titles
Jazz Ball
1956as Self (archive footage)
1956as Self (archive footage)
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946as Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
1946as Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Ball of Fire
1941as Himself — Orchestra Leader
1941as Himself — Orchestra Leader
The Glenn Miller Story
1954as Gene Krupa
1954as Gene Krupa
Syncopation
1942as Gene Krupa
1942as Gene Krupa
Hollywood Hotel
1938as Benny Goodman Drummer (uncredited)
1938as Benny Goodman Drummer (uncredited)
Beat the Band
1947as Himself
1947as Himself
Boy! What a Girl!
1947as himself
1947as himself