Bobby Troup

American actor, jazz pianist, singer and songwriter.

Born October 18, 1918 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

Died February 7, 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Married to 2nd wife, singer [a36863] (1959-1999, his death).

Best known for writing the popular standard "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66", & for role as Dr. Joe Early in the 1970's US TV series [i]Emergency![/i]

Troup charted as a songwriter in the U.S. eleven times and four in the U.K. between 1941-2007. He hit #1 with "Daddy" by Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye in 1941. In 1946, he hit #11 (#3 R&B) with "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66" by The King Cole Trio. His next top song was "Clumsy" by Fergie from The Dutchess in 2007--the song hit #5 overall, #89 R&B and #62 in the U.K. Covers of "Route 66" charted four additonal times and covers of "Daddy" two additional times.