Don Cornelius
Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (born September 27, 1936 in Chicago , Illinois , † February 1, 2012 in Sherman Oaks , Los Angeles ) was an American television producer and presenter .
Cornelius became known through the variety show Soul Train he founded and directed from 1971 to 1993. He was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame / Television Category (7080 Hollywood Blvd). In February 2012, he killed himself at the age of 75 years even .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' Creator, Is Dead at 75. Retrieved February 1, 2012 (English).
Web links
Commons : Don Cornelius - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Don Cornelius biography
- Don Cornelius in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Don Cornelius in the nndb (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cornelius, Don |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cornelius, Donald Cortez (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American television producer and presenter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1936 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 1, 2012 |
| Place of death | los Angeles |