What is Xavier Cugat's full name?
Francesc d`Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu
Xavier Cugat nickname(s):
Cugie
Xavier Cugat date of birth:
January 1, 1900
How old was Xavier Cugat when died?
90
Where was Xavier Cugat born?
Girona, Cataluna, Spain
When did Xavier Cugat die?
October 27, 1990
Where did Xavier Cugat die?
Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Why did Xavier Cugat die?
Heart Failure
Xavier Cugat body shape:
Large
What color are Xavier Cugat's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Xavier Cugat's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Xavier Cugat gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Xavier Cugat?
Roman Catholic
What is Xavier Cugat's ethnicity?
White
What is Xavier Cugat nationality?
Spanish
What is Xavier Cugat's occupation?
Singer, songwriter, actor, director. screenwriter
Xavier Cugat claim to fame:
The Rhumba King
What instruments does Xavier Cugat play?
Violin, Arranger, Bandleader, Leader
Short Biography
Xavier Cugat (1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) was a Spanish-American bandleader and native of Spain who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist. In New York, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria before and after World War II. The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.