Jimmy Durante

Biography

Jimmy Durante was a celebrated American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist known for his gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, and iconic schnozzola. Born on February 10, 1893, in Manhattan's Lower East Side, he began playing piano at age seven and later joined the Original New Orleans Jazz Band. He became a household name with his distinctive songs and comedic performances, entertaining audiences from the 1920s to the 1970s.