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Bobby Short

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 15, 1924

Died

March 21, 2005 (age 80)

Place of Birth

Danville, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Robert Short

Bobby Short

Biography

Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret singer and pianist who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin.

Filmography

1999FilmMan of the Centuryas Chester 1998FilmSmall Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywoodas Self 1996TV7th Heavenas Bobby Short 1993FilmFor Love or Moneyas Self 1993TVFrasieras Warren (voice)1992FilmBlue Iceas Buddy 1990FilmYou're the Top: The Cole Porter Storyas Narrator 1990FilmSuperstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warholas Self 1989FilmJames Baldwin: The Price of the Ticketas Self 1986TVAmerican Mastersas Self 1986FilmHannah and Her Sistersas Self 1983FilmA Night on the Town 1980FilmHardhat & Legsas Self 1979TVRoots: The Next Generationsas Bobby Short (pianist)1977TVThe Love Boat 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self —FilmBobby Short at the Cafe Carlyle —FilmDr. Pepperas Self