About Dick Cathcart
Lived 1924 – 1993 (aged 69). Dick Cathcart was an American actor, trumpeter, jazz musician, film actor and singer.
Charles Richard Cathcart (November 6, 1924 – November 8, 1993) was an American Dixieland trumpet player who was best known as a member of The Lawrence Welk Show in which he appeared from 1962 to 1968.
Cathcart was born in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. He was a trumpeter for the U.S. Army Air Force Band and a member of big bands led by Bob Crosby, Ben Pollack, and Ray Noble.
After World War II, he moved to Los Angeles. His friend Jack Webb was playing the part of trumpeter Pete Kelly in the movie Pete Kelly's Blues and told Cathcart he should supply the music.
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Who was Dick Cathcart?
American musician (1924–1993)
When was Dick Cathcart born?
Dick Cathcart was born on 6 November 1924 in Michigan City.
When did Dick Cathcart die?
Dick Cathcart died on 8 November 1993.
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Dick Cathcart was an actor, trumpeter, jazz musician, film actor and singer.
What nationality was Dick Cathcart?
Dick Cathcart was American.
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