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John Philip Sousa(1854-1932)

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  • Writer
  • Composer
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John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa was born on 6 November 1854 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Octopussy (1983) and Spider-Man 2 (2004). He was married to Jane van Middlesworth Bellis. He died on 6 March 1932 in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornNovember 6, 1854
DiedMarch 6, 1932(77)
BornNovember 6, 1854
DiedMarch 6, 1932(77)
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    • 1 win total

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Known for

Tommy Lee Jones, Kenneth Choi, Chris Evans, JJ Feild, Neal McDonough, Bruno Ricci, Hugo Weaving, Derek Luke, Sebastian Stan, and Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Captain America: The First Avenger
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2011
Roger Moore, Maud Adams, and Kabir Bedi in Octopussy (1983)
Octopussy
6.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 1983
Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, and Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 2
7.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2004
Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man (1999)
Bicentennial Man
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 1999

Credits

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  • Samantha Scott in Linen (2020)
    Linen
    Short
    • music
    • 2020
  • Independent Lens (1999)
    Independent Lens
    8.2
    TV Series
    • composer: additional music
    • 2016
  • Gary Sinise and Sela Ward in CSI: NY (2004)
    CSI: NY
    7.0
    TV Series
    • composer: additional music (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Birdland
    Short
    • music (uncredited)
    • 2011
  • John Philip Sousa Gets a Haircut (2007)
    John Philip Sousa Gets a Haircut
    8.2
    Short
    • music
    • 2007
  • Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975)
    Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
    5.4
    • composer: theme music
    • 1975
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Monty Python's Flying Circus
    8.8
    TV Series
    • composer: theme "Liberty Bell March"
    • 1969–1974
  • Moonwalk One (1972)
    Moonwalk One
    7.2
    • composer: additional music
    • 1972
  • Montreux 1971
    7.9
    TV Special
    • composer: theme "Liberty Bell March"
    • 1971
  • Fremad marsj!
    TV Movie
    • stock music
    • 1969
  • Parade, or Here They Come Down Our Street (1952)
    Parade, or Here They Come Down Our Street
    6.8
    Short
    • march by
    • 1952
  • Young Girls of Vienna (1949)
    Young Girls of Vienna
    7.0
    • composer: additional music
    • 1949
  • The Weaker Strain
    Short
    • composer: additional music
    • 1916

Writer



  • Stars and Stripes Forever (1952)
    Stars and Stripes Forever
    7.1
    • book "Marching Along"
    • 1952
  • Thomas Carrigan in The Fifth String (1913)
    The Fifth String
    Short
    • story
    • 1913

Composer



  • Birdland
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2011
  • John Philip Sousa Gets a Haircut (2007)
    John Philip Sousa Gets a Haircut
    8.2
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2007

Personal details

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  • Born
    • November 6, 1854
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Died
    • March 6, 1932
    • Reading, Pennsylvania, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Jane van Middlesworth BellisDecember 30, 1879 - March 6, 1932 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Broadway stage: "The Free Lance". Music by John Philip Sousa. Directed by Herbert Gresham. New Amsterdam Theatre (moved to The Grand Opera House); 43 performances.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 7 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    One of his famous marches, "The Liberty Bell", gained fame in the 20th century as the theme music of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
  • Nickname
    • The March King

FAQ

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  • When did John Philip Sousa die?
    March 6, 1932
  • How did John Philip Sousa die?
    Heart failure
  • How old was John Philip Sousa when he died?
    77 years old
  • Where did John Philip Sousa die?
    Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
  • When was John Philip Sousa born?
    November 6, 1854

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