Ted Steele date of birth:
July 9, 1917
How old was Ted Steele when died?
68
When did Ted Steele die?
October 15, 1985
What is Ted Steele's occupation?
Band leader at the Stork Club and on radio
Ted Steele claim to fame:
Famous Band Leader in the 40's
Short Biography
Ted Steele was, at various times an orchestra leader for the Stork Club in New York City, for the Chesterfield Supper Club on NBC radio, and an emcee for an afternoon Teen Bandstand on WOR-TV in New York. He had been a bandleader and conductor for many famous singers in the forties including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima and Jo Stafford. His was a continual presence on radio and TV through the late 1950's when he had his own disk jockey show on WMCA. He cut some records for Decca. It would be impossible to list all his show business activities, because he started young. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Ted was a musical prodigy who won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music when he was eight years old.