Background
Brandt, Eddie August was born on August 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward August and Philomeme (Brooker) Brandt.
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Eddie August Brandt
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Student, Northwestern University, 1941; student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, 1942.
Career
Assistant manager, Grauman's Egyption Theater, Hollywood, California, 1944; band boy, Spike Jones Orchestra, Hollywood, 1945; writer John Davis, Eddie Cantor radio shows, Columbia Broadcasting System, Hollywood, 1946; writer Spike Jones radio show, Columbia Broadcasting System, Hollywood, 1947-1949; band leader, Eddie Brandt and His Hollywood Hicks, touring United States, 1950-1952; leader, writer, Ruthie James and Eddie Brandt Trio, Davenport, Iowa., 1952-1953; television band leader, Channel 13, Los Angeles, 1953; writer, performer Spade Cooley Show, Station KTLA-television, Los Angeles, 1954-1956; writer, performer Spike Jones television show, records, Columbia Broadcasting System, NBC, Los Angeles, 1954-1960; animation writer, Bob Clampett Studio/ABC, Los Angeles, 1960-1962; animation writer, Hanna Barbera Studios, Los Angeles, 1966-1972; owner, Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee Nostalgia and Video Store, North Hollywood, California, since 1968.
Achievements
Membership
Served as petty officer 2d class United States Navy, 1943-1945. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation Musicians, Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters.
Interests
Connections
Married Ruthie James (divorced 1956). Children: Christopher, Eric. Married Claire Donovon.
Children: Kelly, Tracy, Holiday, Donovon, Heidi.
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Political Party
Republican