Clifton Webb
Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck (November 19, 1889 – October 13, 1966), known professionally as Clifton Webb, was an American actor, singer, and dancer. He worked extensively and was known for his stage appearances in the plays of Noël Coward, including Blithe Spirit, as well as appearances on Broadway in a number of successful musical revues. As a film actor, he was nominated for three Academy Awards - Best Supporting Actor for Laura (1944) and The Razor's Edge (1946), and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Sitting Pretty (1948). |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1889 (Indianapolis), Died October 13, 1966 (Beverly Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932 - 1933
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-73764 | 10-in. | 10/5/1932 | A rainy day | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78071 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | As thousands cheer | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78072 | 10-in. | 10/3/1933 | How's chances | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-78164 | 10-in. | 10/11/1933 | Not for all the rice in China | Leo Reisman Orchestra ; Clifton Webb | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Webb, Clifton," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110001.
Webb, Clifton. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110001.
"Webb, Clifton." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Clifton Webb
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Webb, Clifton, 1889-1966 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no95008500
Wikidata: Clifton Webb - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q560592
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