7.7
TV
Acting
Bobby Short
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Danville, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 20 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Bobby Short at the Cafe Carlyle Film | |
| TBA | Dr. Pepper Film | Self |
| 2001 | Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel Film | Self |
| 1999 | Man of the Century Film | Chester |
| 1998 | Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood Film | Self |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven TV | Bobby Short (1 ep) |
| 1993 | For Love or Money Film | Self |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Warren (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Blue Ice Film | Buddy |
| 1990 | You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story Film | Narrator |
| 1990 | Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol Film | Self |
| 1989 | James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Film | Self |
| 1986 | American Masters TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters Film | Self |
| 1983 | A Night on the Town Film | |
| 1980 | Hardhat & Legs Film | Self |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations TV | Bobby Short (pianist) (1 ep) |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self (1 ep) |