José Iturbi
Acting
November 28, 1895
Died June 28, 1980 (84 years old)
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
12
Acting Credits
Biography
Temperamental, volatile Spanish-born pianist and conductor whose life and career were varied and often controversial. Born in Valencia, he was a child prodigy, giving piano recitals by the age of seven and supplementing the family income by playing for up to 14 hours daily at a silent cinema theatre. He was an honours graduate from the Conservatoire de Musique in Paris, and, by the age of 24, occupied Franz Liszt's former post as leader of the piano department of the Geneva Conservatory. In 1928...
Known For
Filmography
The Bell Telephone Hour
1959
as Self
8
The Jimmy Durante Show
1954
as Self
10
Diego Silang
1951
7
That Midnight Kiss
1949
as Himself
6.2
Three Daring Daughters
1948
as Himself
5.9
Song of My Heart
1948
as Pianist Dubber
7
Holiday in Mexico
1946
as José Iturbi
6.7
Anchors Aweigh
1945
as José Iturbi
6.8
Two Girls and a Sailor
1944
as José Iturbi
5.8
Music for Millions
1944
as José Iturbi
6.7
Twenty Years After
1944
as (archive footage)
8
Thousands Cheer
1943
as José Iturbi
6.4