Ray Noble

English jazz and big band musician (1903–1978)
Person human Q953019
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Ray Noble

Summary

Ray Noble is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brighton[2]. He was born on December 17, 1903[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 3, 1978[5]. He worked as a bandleader[6], conductor[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,205 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ray Noble's place of birth was Brighton[2].
  • Ray Noble died in London[4].
  • Ray Noble was born on December 17, 1903[3].
  • Ray Noble died on April 3, 1978[5].
  • Ray Noble died on April 2, 1978[12].
  • Ray Noble held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ray Noble held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Ray Noble's professions included bandleader[6].
  • Ray Noble's professions included conductor[7].
  • Ray Noble's professions included actor[8].
  • Ray Noble's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Ray Noble worked as a jazz musician[10].
  • Ray Noble's professions included film actor[15].
  • Ray Noble's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music[16].
  • Ray Noble's education included a stint at Dulwich College[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ray Noble is Cherokee[18].
  • Ray Noble was a member of Ray Noble and His Orchestra[19].
  • Ray Noble was a member of Ray Noble and his New Mayfair Orchestra[20].
  • Ray Noble is recorded as male[21].
  • Ray Noble's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ray Noble's genre is jazz[23].
  • Ray Noble's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[24].
  • Ray Noble's Commons category is recorded as Ray Noble[25].
  • Ray Noble's family name is recorded as Noble[26].
  • Ray Noble's given name is recorded as Raymond[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brighton[2], Ray Noble… he was born on December 17, 1903[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Music[16], a conservatory[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1822[30], headquartered in London[31] and Dulwich College[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1619[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[6], conductor[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], jazz musician[10], and film actor[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ray Noble is Cherokee[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 3, 1978[5] and April 2, 1978[12]. Ray Noble passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Ray Noble ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,205 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ray Noble born?

Ray Noble's place of birth was Brighton[2].

Where did Ray Noble die?

Ray Noble died in London[4].

What did Ray Noble do for work?

Ray Noble worked as bandleader[6], conductor[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and jazz musician[10].

Where did Ray Noble go to school?

Ray Noble was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16] and Dulwich College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → ray-noble
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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