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Art Jarrett | |
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 Jarrettc. 1932 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arthur L. Jarrett Jr. |
| Born | (1907-07-20)July 20, 1907 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 1987(1987-07-23) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, and bandleader |
| Labels | Victor Brunswick |
Arthur L. Jarrett Jr. (July 20, 1907 – July 23, 1987) was an American singer, bandleader and actor during the 1930s and 1940s. He was the son of stage actor and playwrightArthur L. Jarrett Sr. (1884–1960).
Near the end of the 1920s into the 1930s, Jarrett was a member of the dance orchestras ofEarl Burtnett,Ted Weems,Jimmie Noone, andRed Nichols, playingbanjo,guitar, andtrombone as well as singing.[1] He recorded forVictor andBrunswick. He also recorded a handful of vocals forIsham Jones in 1931. His hightenor voice made him popular in featurefilms and shorts. He had a record year in 1933, introducing such songs as "Everything I Have is Yours" fromDancing Lady, "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" fromSitting Pretty, and "Let's Fall in Love" fromthe movie of the same name.
Jarrett also performed in vaudeville.[2]
In 1936, he left Ted Weems to lead his ownorchestra. In 1941, he took on the leadership ofHal Kemp's orchestra following Kemp's death in an auto accident. He also appeared in the B westernTrigger Pals and on Broadway inThree After Three. In 1932,
In the 1950s, Jarrett was a regular on atelevision musical show calledRhythm Rodeo, which aired on theDuMont Television Network. Eventually, he became adisc jockey and asalesman.
Jarrett was reportedly engaged to actressGilda Gray but the marriage never took place. From 1933 to 1938, he was married to actress and swimmerEleanor Holm. He died July 23, 1987, inLos Angeles, California, just three days after his 80th birthday.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1933 | Ace of Aces | 2nd Lt. James 'Jenny' Lind | |
| 1933 | Sitting Pretty | Singer | Uncredited |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Himself | |
| 1933 | Let's Fall in Love | Composer | |
| 1934 | This Side of Heaven | Fraternity Member at Piano | Uncredited |
| 1934 | Riptide | Percy | |
| 1934 | Hollywood Party | Singer of 'Feelin' High' | Uncredited |
| 1934 | The Gay Divorcee | Vocalist | Uncredited |
| 1934 | The Gay Bride | Singer in Show | Uncredited |
| 1938 | My Lucky Star | Bill | |
| 1939 | Trigger Pals | Lucky Morgan |
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