Kay Kyser
An image from Swing Fever, one of the productions that also features Kay Kyser.
Kay Kyser

Kay Kyser

June 18, 1905 — Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies.

Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA  (heart attack)

You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out

1940

My Favorite Spy

My Favorite Spy

1942

Africa Squeaks

Africa Squeaks

1940

Playmates

Playmates

1941

That's Right – You're Wrong

That's Right – You're Wrong

1939

Carolina Blues

Carolina Blues

1944

If I Forget You

1940

Swing Fever

Swing Fever

1943