Bobby Troup
Bobby Troup was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter, born Robert William Troup Jr. on October 18, 1918, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is best known for writing the classic song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" in 1946, which became a hit for Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, as well as Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. Troup's education included attending the Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and later the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in economics.
During World War II, Troup served in the United States Marine Corps, where he played a significant role in training African-American recruits and founded the first African-American band of U.S. Marines. He also composed the song "Take Me Away from Jacksonville" during his service.
After the war, Troup resumed his music career, achieving success with songs like "The Girl Can't Help It" and "The Meaning of the Blues." Despite releasing 10 records between 1953 and 1959, his recordings did not achieve commercial success. However, he produced Julie London's version of "Cry Me a River," which became a gold record.
Troup also pursued acting, appearing in films such as "The Gene Krupa Story" and "M*A*S*H." He found lasting success on television with his role as Dr. Joe Early in the medical drama "Emergency!" from 1972 to 1977. Bobby Troup passed away on February 7, 1999, in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, due to a heart attack.
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