From his humble beginnings as a Coney Island piano player, Jimmy Durante was one of Americas best-loved entertainers for nearly seven decades. Known for his distinctive schnozzle and raspy voice, the multitalented performer became a stage, screen and recording star. Every aspect of Jimmy Durantes career is covered here: his early vaudeville and Broadway days; the 38 movies he made; his radio appearances; the mixture of new and old material he brought to television in the late 1950s; and his work as a singer and composer.