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          James Francis Durante was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist.

        1. He often referred to his nose as the schnozzola (Italianization of the American Yiddish slang word schnoz, meaning "big nose"), and the word became his nickname.
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          Jimmy Durante

          Jimmy Durante

          Durante as host of The Hollywood Palace, 1964.

          Born

          James Francis Durante


          (1893-02-10)February 10, 1893

          Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

          DiedJanuary 29, 1980(1980-01-29) (aged 86)

          Santa Monica, California, U.S.

          Cause of deathPneumonia
          Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, U.S.
          NationalityAmerican
          Other names
          • The Schnoz
          • The Great Schnozzola
          Alma materSaint Malachy's Roman Catholic Church
          Occupations
          • Comedian
          • actor
          • singer
          • pianist
          Years active1920–1972
          Political partyDemocrat
          Spouse(s)Jeanne Olsen (1921–1943; her death)
          Margie Little (1960–1980; his death)
          ChildrenAdopted with Little:
          Cecilia Alicia
          Relatives2 grandchildren

          James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an Americancomedian, actor, singer, and pianist.

          His famous nickname was The Great Schnozzola (a reference to