What is Bobby Short's full name?

Robert Waltrip Short

Bobby Short date of birth:

September 15, 1924

How old was Bobby Short when died?

80

Where was Bobby Short born?

Danville, Illinois, USA

When did Bobby Short die?

March 21, 2005

Where did Bobby Short die?

New York City, New York, USA

Why did Bobby Short die?

Leukemia

Bobby Short body shape:

Average

What color is Bobby Short's hair?

Black

What is Bobby Short's ethnicity?

Multiracial

What is Bobby Short nationality?

American

What is Bobby Short's occupation?

Vocalist, Pianist, Actor

Bobby Short claim to fame:

Swing, traditional pop, vocal jazz

What genre is Bobby Short's work?

Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz

What instruments does Bobby Short play?

Piano, Vocals

Bobby Short friends:

Ava Gardner

Short Biography

Robert Waltrip "Bobby" Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret singer and pianist, best known for his interpretations of songs by popular composers of the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin.