Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
People
Eddie Miller

Eddie Miller

Actor, Composer

Born June 23, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Died April 1, 1991

Upload Profile Picture

Movies & Shows

Discover Eddie Miller content online

Loading streaming options...

Finding the best places to watch

No streaming options available

Check back later for new content

No matches found for your search

Try different keywords

Content availability varies by region and time. Links open in new window.

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Awards

Biography

Miller already played clarinet in street bands while in his teens, as well as performing gigs in New Orleans at the Silver Slipper and Halfway House. By the age of seventeen, he moved to New York to record with a band led by Julie Wintz. By 1930, he had taken up tenor saxophone and got his first big break, when he was hired to perform with the orchestra of Ben Pollack. After that group disbanded in 1934, Miller went on to become one of the co-founders of the Bobcats co-operative, led by Bob Crosby. His authoritative solos, equally effective on ballads as on up-tempo numbers (plus occasional compositions, such as the hit song "Slow Mood") contributed enormously to the commercial and critical success of this band.

Upon the break-up of the Bobcats in 1942, Miller briefly led his own orchestra on the West Coast, followed by a stint in the U.S. Army (until August 1944). He then fronted another band, which featured ex-Bobcat alumni Nick Fatool on drums and Nappy Lamare on guitar, with arrangements provided by former Pollack sideman Matty Malneck. Though short-lived (until 1946), the band made some excellent recordings, including one of Jerome Kern's "Yesterdays" (Miller performing the lead solo) and the group's theme song "Love's Got Me in a Lazy Mood". Afterwards, Miller spent ten years as a Hollywood studio musician, appearing in Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) and performing as a soloist on the soundtracks of You Were Meant for Me (1948), No Way Out (1950) and Panic in the Streets (1950).

From the 1960's, Eddie Miller appeared in jazz festivals and Bob Crosby-reunions, toured Japan (1964) and the U.K. (1967) and worked with orchestras led by former Bobcats Yank Lawson and Bob Haggart. A stroke in 1988 forced him to retire from the music scene and he died three years later in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 79.

Less

More

Filmography

Actor

9

Type

Year

A Symposium on Popular Songs Poster

A Symposium on Popular Songs Short Film1962Musician-Tenor Sax

Pete Kelly's Blues Poster

Pete Kelly's Blues TV Series1959Clarinetist - Pete Kelly's 7

Pete Kelly's Blues Poster

Pete Kelly's Blues Feature Film1955Saxophonist

Climax! TV Series1954Bobcat

Sweet Swing Short Film1944Self

Mister Big Poster

Mister Big Feature Film1943Leader, Eddie Miller's Bob Cats

Ben Pollack & His Orchestra Poster

Ben Pollack & His Orchestra Short Film1934Self - Orchestra Member

Fair and Square Ways Short Film1931The Minister

A Chinatown Fantasy Short Film1930

Composer

1

The Fast Show Poster

The Fast Show TV Series1994

Featured Celebrity Photos

Virginie Efira Shines at Leopard Club Award Ceremony at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Tracy Spiridakos Attends Anna Pigeon Premiere Event

Faye Marsay Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York for Apple TV Event

Juno Temple Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast at Apple TV Event in New York

Abbie Hern Joins Apple TV's Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York

Hailey Kittle Shines at Ice Cream Man Premiere in Los Angeles

Shailene Woodley at the 2026 AAFCA TV Honors in Los Angeles

Demi Rose Mawby Enjoys Vacation Highlights in Ibiza

Katy Perry Enjoys a Greek Cruise Following European Getaway in Mykonos

Ora Duplass Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Caylee Cowan Spotted Grocery Shopping in Los Angeles

Kendall Jenner Spotted Out and About in Los Angeles

Hayes Warner Shines at The Shards Launch Skate Party in Los Angeles

Meg Donnelly Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Beverly Hills

Emily Feld Showcases Unique Style in Bikini and Ballet Shoes for WithEvre Event

Inde Navarrette Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Los Angeles

Lizzy Greene Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Tricia Helfer Attends Los Angeles Premiere of "Anna Pigeon

Rebecca Black Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills 2026

Madison Beer Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Charli D'Amelio at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills, August 2026

Tate McRae Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Olivia Dunne Filming Scenes for "Baywatch" at Venice Beach

Hayes Warner Shines at Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2026 Celestial Serenissima in New York

Monica Barbaro's Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Julia Fox Shines at One Night Only Premiere at SVA Theater New York

Lilia Buckingham Shines at One Night Only Premiere in New York

Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra Attend THR x Apple TV Leading The Narrative Women Event in LA

Chloe Campbell Models Green Bikini for Anjuum Swimwear Summer 2026 Collection

Shania Twain Headlines Exclusive One-Night SiriusXM Launch Event in New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion