AKA Bennett Lester Carter

Born: 8-Aug-1907
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 12-Jul-2003
Location of death: Los Angeles, CA
Cause of death: Respiratory failure

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Jazz Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Jazz and big bandleader

Wife: (m. 1925, d. 1928)
Wife: Hilma Ollila Arons (m. 1979, until his death, one child)

    University: Wilberforce University

    NEA Jazz Master 1986
    Grammy 1987 Lifetime Achievement
    Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1988
    Kennedy Center Honor 1996
    National Medal of Arts 2000

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Thousands Cheer (13-Sep-1943)

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