Kay Kyser

Biography

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA  (heart attack)

Known For

You'll Find Out

as Himself

Thousands Cheer

as Kay Kyser

Stage Door Canteen

as Kay Kyser

The Movie Orgy

as Self (archive footage)

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

My Favorite Spy

as Kay Kyser

Playmates

as Kay Kyser

Africa Squeaks

as Cake Icer (voice)

That's Right – You're Wrong

as Kay Kyser

Swing Fever

as Lowell Blackford