Louis Prima

Louis Prima
1910 - 1978
Louis Prima  American Singer
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Louis Prima was previously married to Gia Maione (1963 - 1978), Keely Smith (1953 - 1961), Tracelene Barrett (1948 - 1953), Alma Ross (1935 - 1947) and Louise Polizzi (1929 - 1936).

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American Singer Louis Prima was born on 7th December, 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and passed away on 24th Aug 1978 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA aged 67. He is most remembered for Just A Gigolo/I Ain`t Got Nobody. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Louis Prima is a member of the following lists: American film actors, Grammy Award winners and American male singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married5 16 years, 7 months 10 years, 7 months 6 years, 5 months
Total5 16 years, 7 months 10 years, 7 months 6 years, 5 months

Details

First Name Louis
Last Name Prima
Full Name at Birth Louis Prima
Alternative Name The King of the Swing, The King of Swing, Louis Prima
Birthday 7th December, 1910
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died 24th August, 1978
Place of Death New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death Brain Stem Tumour causing a Cerebral Hemorrhage resulting in a Coma leading to Pneumonia
Buried Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Sexuality Straight
Religion Roman Catholic
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
High School Jesuit High School
Occupation Text Singer, Actor, Songwriter, and Trumpeter
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame Just A Gigolo/I Ain`t Got Nobody
Music Genre (Text) Jazz, Swing, Traditional pop, Jump Blues, Big Band
Music Genre Jazz
Year(s) Active 1936–1975, 1934–1975, 1929–1975
Music Style Blues, Vocal, Swing, Jump Blues, Traditional Pop, Early R&B, R&B
Music Mood Party/Celebratory, Carefree, Exuberant, Lively, Earthy, Cheerful, Happy, Joyous, Rollicking, Playful, Fun, Humorous, Refined/Mannered, Boisterous, Gleeful
Instrument Trumpet, Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Trumpet
Record Label Capitol, Dot
Associated Acts Gia Maione, Keely Smith, Sam Butera, Sam Butera (and the Witnesses), Lou Sino, Sam Butera and the Witnesses, Ray Vasquez Vocalist and Trombonist
Official Websites www.louisprima.com/, http://www.louisprima.com/, http://www.louisprima.com
Father Anthony Prima
Mother Angelina
Brother Leon Prima
Sister Elizabeth Prima

Louis Leo Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. While rooted in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career: he formed a seven-piece New Orleans-style jazz band in the late 1920s, fronted a swing combo in the 1930s and a big band group in the 1940s, helped to popularize jump blues in the late 1940s and early to mid 1950s, and performed frequently as a Vegas lounge act beginning in the 1950s.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Louis Prima67 SagittariusSinger
American
Gia Maione72 TaurusSinger
American
Keely Smith85 PiscesSinger
American
Tracelene Barrett97 Capricorn
American
Alma Ross93 ScorpioActress
American
Louise Polizzi-

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
LenaFemaleGia Maione
LouisMaleGia Maione
Tracelene BarrettFemale22nd May, 194974 years oldTracelene Barrett

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins1975Louis PrimaMovie
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury1971Iron LipsTV Show
The Jungle Book1967King Louie of the Apes (voice)Movie
The Continental Twist1961Louis EvansMovie
Hey Boy! Hey Girl!1959Louis PrimaMovie
Senior Prom1958Louis PrimaMovie
Rhythm Masters1949Louis PrimaShort Film
The Ed Sullivan Show1948SingerTV Show
Rose of Washington Square1939Band LeaderMovie
Start Cheering1938Louis Prima - Conductor of his BandMovie
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round1937Bandleader (uncredited)Movie
You Can't Have Everything1937Orchestra LeaderMovie
Rhythm on the Range1936Trumpet Player (uncredited)Movie
Swing It1936Louis Prima - Band LeaderShort Film
The Champ's a Chump1936Band Leader LouisShort Film
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Posted commentsView all comments (5)

wjerryzwjerryzOct 10, 2023

One great performer

halfgoofyhalfgoofyNov 14, 2020

shared a link: https://www.nndb.com/people/955/000163466/

Rick ArrudaMay 18, 2013

I was disappointed that two of his songs, which I loved and still remember the words to, were not included in hislist.
"The Bigger The Figure", and "Bony Bones" were on a 45 in a jukebox at Frates, in Westport, MA, where I worked during my senior year in high school ('52/'53).
I played it so much, the owner gave it to me when they took it out of the jukebox.

Joe HottingerDec 21, 2009

Even though Gia was a doll. After Keely left it wasn`t the same to me.

Rich KuhnAug 28, 2008

Louis was the Greatest, and The Wildest. He influenced so many. Can anyone NOT Tap a Toe when a Prima piece is Playing? I think Not.


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