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Fats Waller

Acting

Born May 21, 1904 · New York, New York, U.S

Died December 15, 1943

Also known as Thomas "Fats" Waller · Thomas Waller · "Fats" Waller

Biography

Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. His innovations in the stride style were widely influential among musicians. A popular performer in the jazz age and swing era, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe. His best-known songs, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999 respectively.

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Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1993

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