Portrait of Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Bio: Louis Daniel Armstrong  (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the music's focus from collective improvisation to solo performance
Born: Sun, Aug 04 1901
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 06 1971
Louis Armstrong is 69 years old
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Poster of Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 11 2024
Poster of Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires
Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires
as 'Self (archive Voice)'.
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of The Sound of 007
The Sound of 007
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Sound of 007
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 04 2022
Poster of Dark Eyes
Dark Eyes
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Dark Eyes
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 2021
Poster of Louis Armstrong in Concert
Louis Armstrong in Concert
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong in Concert
as 'Self - Performer'.
Fri, Aug 06 2021
Poster of The Jazz Ambassadors
The Jazz Ambassadors
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Jazz Ambassadors
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 04 2018
Poster of Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 02 2014
Poster of Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 13 2013
Poster of …Sings Musicals
…Sings Musicals
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in …Sings Musicals
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 15 2012
Poster of Bert Stern: Original Madman
Bert Stern: Original Madman
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Bert Stern: Original Madman
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best
The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Best Of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo At His Best
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 02 2009
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Jazz Evolution
as 'Self - Trumpet'.
Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of Music Inn
Music Inn
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Music Inn
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 03 2007
Poster of Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962
Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong - Live In Stockholm 1962
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 20 2007
Poster of Louis Armstrong: Live in '59
Louis Armstrong: Live in '59
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong: Live in '59
as 'Trumpet, Vocal'.
Wed, Jun 07 2006
Poster of Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Poster of Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show
Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong: The Louis Armstrong Show
as 'Trumpet/Vocals'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Story Of The Blues
The Story Of The Blues
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Story Of The Blues
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 30 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Harlem Renaissance
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Mon, Dec 15 2003
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sat, Aug 04 2001
Poster of The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 27 1999
Poster of Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing
Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 02 1993
Poster of The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years
The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 01 1993
Poster of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The Magic of Bing Crosby
The Magic of Bing Crosby
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in The Magic of Bing Crosby
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet
Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Bix: Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 25 1982
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of On the Road with Duke Ellington
On the Road with Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in On the Road with Duke Ellington
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 31 1974
Poster of Why America
Why America
Louis Armstrong was
68 in Why America
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Apr 08 1970
Poster of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
Louis Armstrong was
68 in Hello, Dolly!
as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of A Man Called Adam
A Man Called Adam
Louis Armstrong was
64 in A Man Called Adam
as 'Willie Ferguson'.
Wed, Mar 16 1966
Poster of Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune
Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune
Louis Armstrong was
64 in Rhein-Melodie - Wein, Gesang und gute Laune
as 'himself'.
Sun, Feb 06 1966
Poster of When the Boys Meet the Girls
When the Boys Meet the Girls
Louis Armstrong was
64 in When the Boys Meet the Girls
as 'Louise Armstrong'.
Sun, Oct 10 1965
Poster of Hallo Satchmo
Hallo Satchmo
Louis Armstrong was
63 in Hallo Satchmo
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 30 1965
Poster of Louis Armstrong v Praze
Louis Armstrong v Praze
Louis Armstrong was
63 in Louis Armstrong v Praze
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia
Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia
Louis Armstrong was
62 in Louis Armstrong: Live in Australia
as 'Chanteur, Trompettiste,'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Berlin-Melodie
Berlin-Melodie
Louis Armstrong was
61 in Berlin-Melodie
Sun, Mar 31 1963
Poster of Disneyland After Dark
Disneyland After Dark
Louis Armstrong was
60 in Disneyland After Dark
Sun, Apr 15 1962
Poster of Auf Wiedersehen
Auf Wiedersehen
Louis Armstrong was
60 in Auf Wiedersehen
as 'er selbst'.
Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of Paris Blues
Paris Blues
Louis Armstrong was
60 in Paris Blues
as 'Wild Man Moore'.
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Jazz on a Summer's Day
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Louis Armstrong was
58 in Jazz on a Summer's Day
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 28 1960
Poster of Kærlighedens melodi
Kærlighedens melodi
Louis Armstrong was
57 in Kærlighedens melodi
as 'Musician with Orchestra'.
Mon, Aug 03 1959
Poster of La Paloma
La Paloma
Louis Armstrong was
57 in La Paloma
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Thu, Jul 23 1959
Poster of The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation
Louis Armstrong was
57 in The Beat Generation
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Fri, Jul 03 1959
Poster of The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies
Louis Armstrong was
57 in The Five Pennies
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Thu, Jun 18 1959
Poster of The Edsel Show
The Edsel Show
Louis Armstrong was
56 in The Edsel Show
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 13 1957
Poster of Satchmo the Great
Satchmo the Great
Louis Armstrong was
56 in Satchmo the Great
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of High Society
High Society
Louis Armstrong was
54 in High Society
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 17 1956
Poster of Jazz Ball
Jazz Ball
Louis Armstrong was
54 in Jazz Ball
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story
Louis Armstrong was
52 in The Glenn Miller Story
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Mon, Jan 04 1954
Poster of Saluti e baci
Saluti e baci
Louis Armstrong was
52 in Saluti e baci
as 'himself'.
Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Glory Alley
Glory Alley
Louis Armstrong was
50 in Glory Alley
as 'Shadow Johnson'.
Fri, Jun 06 1952
Poster of Here Comes the Groom
Here Comes the Groom
Louis Armstrong was
50 in Here Comes the Groom
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of The Strip
The Strip
Louis Armstrong was
50 in The Strip
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 31 1951
Poster of I'm in the Revue
I'm in the Revue
Louis Armstrong was
48 in I'm in the Revue
as 'Band Leader'.
Sat, Feb 18 1950
Poster of A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born
Louis Armstrong was
47 in A Song Is Born
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Tue, Oct 19 1948
Poster of New Orleans
New Orleans
Louis Armstrong was
45 in New Orleans
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 18 1947
Poster of Pillow to Post
Pillow to Post
Louis Armstrong was
43 in Pillow to Post
as 'Orchestra Leader'.
Sat, Jun 09 1945
Poster of Atlantic City
Atlantic City
Louis Armstrong was
43 in Atlantic City
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 15 1944
Poster of Jam Session
Jam Session
Louis Armstrong was
42 in Jam Session
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 13 1944
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Louis Armstrong was
41 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
Louis Armstrong was
41 in Cabin in the Sky
as 'The Trumpeter'.
Wed, Mar 24 1943
Poster of Sleepy Time Down South
Sleepy Time Down South
Louis Armstrong was
41 in Sleepy Time Down South
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 31 1942
Poster of Shine
Shine
Louis Armstrong was
40 in Shine
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of Swingin' on Nothin'
Swingin' on Nothin'
Louis Armstrong was
40 in Swingin' on Nothin'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Birth of the Blues
Birth of the Blues
Louis Armstrong was
40 in Birth of the Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of Going Places
Going Places
Louis Armstrong was
37 in Going Places
as 'Gabe'.
Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
Louis Armstrong was
36 in Doctor Rhythm
as 'Trumpet Player'.
Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Every Day's a Holiday
Every Day's a Holiday
Louis Armstrong was
36 in Every Day's a Holiday
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Sat, Dec 18 1937
Poster of Artists & Models
Artists & Models
Louis Armstrong was
36 in Artists & Models
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 04 1937
Poster of Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
Louis Armstrong was
35 in Pennies from Heaven
as 'Henry'.
Wed, Nov 25 1936
Poster of København, Kalundborg og -?
København, Kalundborg og -?
Louis Armstrong was
33 in København, Kalundborg og -?
Mon, Aug 20 1934
Poster of Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen
Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen
Louis Armstrong was
32 in Louis Armstrong in Copenhagen
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You
I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You
Louis Armstrong was
31 in I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of A Rhapsody in Black and Blue
A Rhapsody in Black and Blue
Louis Armstrong was
30 in A Rhapsody in Black and Blue
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Mar 20 1932
Poster of Ex-Flame
Ex-Flame
Louis Armstrong was
29 in Ex-Flame
as 'Louis Armstrong'.
Wed, Nov 19 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jazz
Jazz
Louis Armstrong would have been no older than
69 in Jazz
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of The Pearl Bailey Show
The Pearl Bailey Show
Louis Armstrong was
69+ in The Pearl Bailey Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Louis Armstrong was
69+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Louis Armstrong was
67+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Louis Armstrong was
66+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Louis Armstrong was
64+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Louis Armstrong was
63+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer, Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Louis Armstrong was
62+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Louis Armstrong was
62+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Louis Armstrong was
61+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Louis Armstrong was
57+ in Discorama
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Louis Armstrong was
57+ in The Bell Telephone Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Louis Armstrong was
57+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Louis Armstrong was
56+ in DuPont Show of the Month
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Louis Armstrong was
55+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Louis Armstrong was
54+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Jazz Trumpeter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Louis Armstrong was
51+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Louis Armstrong was
49+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Louis Armstrong was
48+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Louis Armstrong was
46+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948