- Will Osborne was born on November 25, 1905 in Toronto, Canada. He was an actor, known for Swing Parade of 1946 (1946), In Society (1944) and A Feller Who Plays in a Band (1941). He was married to Jean Helmes. He died on October 22, 1981 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- SpouseJean Helmes(September 14, 1935 - ?)
- Recorded for Columbia (1929), Melotone (1931-35), Decca (1936-39) and Varsity (1939-40). In 1940, Osborne retired and turned over the reigns of the band to Dick 'Stinky' Rogers. He had one more short-lived fling with the music business between 1946 and 1948, forming a new orchestra which featured vocalist Eileen Wilson.
- Began as a drummer and crooner, often in competition with Rudy Vallee in the 1920's.
- Formed his first band in New York in 1924. In 1935, built another organisation which featured his trademark slide trombone megaphone effects.
- Composed several well-known tracks, including "Pompton Turnpike" and "Missouri Scrambler".
- After leaving the band scene, he operated a talent agency in southern California.
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