Louis Prima

American musician (1910–1978)
Person human Q367447
Louis Prima
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Louis Prima

Summary

Louis Prima is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on December 7, 1910[3]. He died in New Orleans[4]. He died on August 24, 1978[5]. He worked as a trumpeter[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #6,657 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Louis Prima's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
  • Louis Prima died in New Orleans[4].
  • Louis Prima was born on December 7, 1910[3].
  • Louis Prima died on August 24, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Metairie Cemetery[11].
  • Louis Prima was married to Keely Smith[12].
  • Among Louis Prima's spouses was Gia Maione[13].
  • A child of Louis Prima was Lena Prima[14].
  • A child of Louis Prima was Louis Prima, Jr.[15].
  • Louis Prima held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Louis Prima's native language[17].
  • Louis Prima is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[18].
  • Louis Prima's professions included trumpeter[6].
  • Louis Prima worked as a singer[7].
  • Louis Prima's professions included singer-songwriter[8].
  • Louis Prima worked as an actor[9].
  • Louis Prima's education included a stint at Warren Easton High School[19].
  • Louis Prima was educated at Jesuit High School[20].
  • Louis Prima received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Louis Prima was a member of Louis Prima and His New Orleans Gang[22].
  • Louis Prima was a member of Louis Prima and His Orchestra[23].
  • Louis Prima was influenced by Louis Armstrong[24].
  • Louis Prima is recorded as male[25].
  • Louis Prima's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Louis Prima's genre is jazz[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Prima was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on December 7, 1910[3]. He is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[18]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Warren Easton High School[19], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1843[30] and Jesuit High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1847[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trumpeter[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Louis Prima received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Keely Smith[12], a singer[34], 1928–2017[35], of United States[36], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37] and Gia Maione[13], a singer[38], 1941–2013[39], of United States[40]. Children include Lena Prima[14], a singer[41], b. 1963[42], of United States[43] and Louis Prima, Jr.[15], a trumpeter[44], b. 1965[45], of United States[46].

Death and Burial

Louis Prima died on August 24, 1978[5]. He died in New Orleans[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[47]. Burial took place at Metairie Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Louis Prima ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #6,657 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Louis Prima born?

Louis Prima's place of birth was New Orleans[2].

Where did Louis Prima die?

Louis Prima passed away in New Orleans[4].

Who was Louis Prima married to?

Louis Prima's spouses include Keely Smith[12] and Gia Maione[13].

What did Louis Prima do for work?

Louis Prima worked as trumpeter[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and actor[9].

Where did Louis Prima go to school?

Louis Prima was educated at Warren Easton High School[19] and Jesuit High School[20].

What awards did Louis Prima receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [47] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation trumpeter, singer, singer-songwriter +1
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Writing language English
    Ethnic group Italian Americans
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