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Charlie Parker, Sven Bollhem, Max Roach International Jazz Festival

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When did Charlie Parker die?

March 12, 1955

  • When did Charlie Parker die?
    March 12, 1955
  • How did Charlie Parker die?
    Pneumonia, heart failure and cirrhosis of the liver following drug abuse
  • How old was Charlie Parker when he died?
    34 years old
  • Where did Charlie Parker die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Charlie Parker born?
    August 29, 1920
  • Where was Charlie Parker born?
    Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • What was Charlie Parker's birth name?
    Charles Christopher Parker Jr.
  • What was Charlie Parker known for?
    Bird, Se7en, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Edge of Darkness
  • Was Charlie Parker married?
    Yes, to Doris June Sydnor since 1944. He was married to Chan Parker from 1950 to March 12, 1955.
  • How many awards did Charlie Parker win?
    2 awards
  • How many award nominations did Charlie Parker receive?
    3 nominations

Known for

Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Se7en (1995)
Se7en
8.6
  • Soundtrack("Now's the Time")
  • 1995
Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness (2010)
Edge of Darkness
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Embraceable You")
  • 2010
Jude Law, Matt Damon, and Gwyneth Paltrow in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
The Talented Mr. Ripley
7.4
  • Soundtrack("Ko-Ko")
  • 1999
Forest Whitaker in Bird (1988)
Bird
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Lester Leaps In", "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me", "Ornithology", "Lover Man", "April in Paris", "All of Me", "Now's The Time", "Cool Blues", "Laura", "This Time The Dream's On Me", "Ko Ko", "Parker's Mood")
  • 1988

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