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Kay Kyser

Bio: James Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known as Kay Kyser, was a popular radio personality and bandleader in the 1930's and 40's. Kyser's most popular show was Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, which combined popular music with a quiz show format
Born: Sun, Jun 18 1905
Birthplace: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 23 1985
Kay Kyser is 80 years old
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Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Kay Kyser would have been no older than 80 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Kay Kyser was 77 in Showbiz Goes to War as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Kay Kyser was 62 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Carolina Blues
Carolina Blues
Kay Kyser was 39 in Carolina Blues as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1944
Poster of G.I. Journal
G.I. Journal
Kay Kyser was 39 in G.I. Journal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1944
Poster of Around the World
Around the World
Kay Kyser was 38 in Around the World as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1943
Poster of Swing Fever
Swing Fever
Kay Kyser was 38 in Swing Fever as 'Lowell Blackford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1943
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
Kay Kyser was 38 in Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3) as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1943
Poster of Thousands Cheer
Thousands Cheer
Kay Kyser was 38 in Thousands Cheer as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Kay Kyser was 38 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Kay Kyser was 37 in Show-Business at War as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy
Kay Kyser was 36 in My Favorite Spy as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1942
Poster of Playmates
Playmates
Kay Kyser was 36 in Playmates as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1941
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Kay Kyser was 36 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
Kay Kyser was 36 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1941
Poster of You'll Find Out
You'll Find Out
Kay Kyser was 35 in You'll Find Out as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1940
Poster of If I Forget You
If I Forget You
Kay Kyser was 34 in If I Forget You as 'Orchestra'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1940
Poster of Africa Squeaks
Africa Squeaks
Kay Kyser was 34 in Africa Squeaks as 'Cake Icer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of That's Right – You're Wrong
That's Right – You're Wrong
Kay Kyser was 34 in That's Right – You're Wrong as 'Kay Kyser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Unsichtbare Gegner
Unsichtbare Gegner
Kay Kyser was 28 in Unsichtbare Gegner as 'Sir Thomas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Kay Kyser was 56+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961