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- Birth nameHorace Murray Heidt
- Horace Heidt was born on May 21, 1901 in Alameda, California, USA. He was an actor. He was married to Irene M. Byrd, Dorothy Frances Downing, Lorraine Burton, Adaline Whigam Sohns and Florence Woolsey. He died on December 1, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesIrene M. Byrd(December 30, 1971 - December 1, 1976) (divorced)Dorothy Frances Downing(September 17, 1963 - July 14, 1969) (divorced)Lorraine Burton(April 29, 1954 - March 16, 1960) (divorced)Adaline Whigam Sohns(December 9, 1939 - October 2, 1952) (divorced, 2 children)Florence Woolsey(October 2, 1924 - June 16, 1939) (divorced, 1 child)
- His 14-piece band was known as Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights. Sidemen at various times included the well-known composer, arranger and saxophonist Frank De Vol, pianist Frankie Carle, trumpeter Shorty Sherock, clarinetist Irving Fazola and Alvino Rey (on electric guitar).
- Heidt's theme song was "I'll Love You in My Dreams" (which he co-wrote). His biggest hit was "Deep in the Heart of Texas".
- Popular big band leader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. In later years, after retiring from show business, he served as honorary Mayor of Van Nuys, CA, for many years.
- He was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame--for Radio at 1631 Vine St. and for Television at 6628 Hollywood Blvd.
- Had two children: Hildegarde Heidt (born December 7, 1941) and Hugh Hamilton Heidt (born October 7, 1946).
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