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Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock

Actor · born April 12, 1940

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About

Herbert Jeffrey Hancock is an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. He started his career with trumpeter Donald Byrd's group.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 46Received the Academy Award for Best Original ScoreMarch 30, 1987
  2. ~58Named Grammy Hall of Fame1998
  3. ~67Received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year2007
  4. 71Became UNESCO Goodwill AmbassadorJuly 1, 2011
  5. ~73Named Kennedy Center Honors2013
  6. ~85Received the Polar Music Prize2025

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