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Benny Goodman (Benjamin David Goodman) was born on 30 May, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department. Discover Benny Goodman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Benny Goodman networth?
| Popular As | Benjamin David Goodman |
| Occupation | soundtrack,actor,music_department |
| Age | 77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 30 May, 1909 |
| Birthday | 30 May |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death | 13 June, 1986 |
| Died Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 30 May. He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 77 years old group.
Benny Goodman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Benny Goodman height is 6' 5" (1.96 m) .
| Physical Status | |
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| Height | 6' 5" (1.96 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Benny Goodman's Wife?
His wife is Alice Hammond Duckworth (21 March 1942 - 4 February 1978) ( her death) ( 2 children)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Alice Hammond Duckworth (21 March 1942 - 4 February 1978) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Benny Goodman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Benny Goodman worth at the age of 77 years old? Benny Goodman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimatedBenny Goodman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
Benny Goodman Social Network
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Pictured on one of a set of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued 11 September 1996, celebrating big band leaders. Other band leaders honored in this issue are Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and Jimmy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller.
Benny Goodman was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 337-340. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.
Charter inductee of the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1978.
He had two daughters: Rachel (born May 2, 1943) and Benjie (born April, 1946). He also had three step-daughters: Gillian, Shirley, and Sophia. All five daughters grew up in Benny's house.
The King of Swing! Famed clarinetist, composer ("Stompin' at the Savoy") and conductor, educated at the Lewis Institute in Chicago and a student of Schillinger and Schoepp. He was a clarinetist with the orchestras of Bix Beiderbecke, Jules Herbuveaux, Arnold Johnson and Ben Pollack, and also played in Broadway theater orchestras. He began to lead his own orchestras in 1934 at the Billy Rose Music Hall, then conducted the orchestra on the weekly radio program "Let's Dance" in 1934-1935, and played at numerous hotels, colleges and theaters. Expanding his musical efforts, he performed in chamber music concerts, later touring throughout the US, Europe, the Far East, South America and the USSR and made many recordings.
