Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat was a catalan musician and bandleader, born in Spain (Girona, 1 January 1900 – Barcelona, 27 October 1990) who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music. In New York City, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II. He was also a cartoonist and...

Known For

Bathing Beauty

as Orchestra Leader

Neptune's Daughter

as Xavier Cugat

Cast Credits

A Rose in the Wind

as Xavier Cugat

Nunca en horas de clase

as El presidente

The Phynx

as Xavier Cugat

The Monitors

as Bug for Culture

Susanna and Me

as Xavier Cugat

Donatella

as se stesso

The Eddy Duchin Story

as Xavier Cugat (uncredited)

The Bachelor

as Xavier Cugat

Chicago Syndicate

as Benny Chico

Neptune's Daughter

as Xavier Cugat

Luxury Liner

as Xavier Cugat

A Date with Judy

as Xavier Cugat

On an Island with You

as Xavier Cugat

Holiday in Mexico

as Xavier Cugat

Bathing Beauty

as Orchestra Leader

Two Girls and a Sailor

as Xavier Cugat

The Heat's On

as Xavier Cugat

Stage Door Canteen

as Xavier Cugat

Go West Young Man

as Orchestra Leader

The Lash

as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

The Merry Widow

as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

as Violinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)

Crew Credits

Captain Thunder

Original Music Composer

The Lash

Original Music Composer