Jimmy Wakely

Jimmy Wakely

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Jimmy Wakely was born on Feb 16, 1914 in USA. Jimmy Wakely's big-screen debut came with Saga of Death Valley directed by Joseph Kane in 1939, strarring Guitar Player (uncredited).

He was one of filmdom's last dying breed of crooning cowpokes following WWII. Jimmy Wakely had many talents (singing, songwriting, guitar-playing) and performed in many venues (radio, film, TV, rodeos, clubs) over his career. He began life in Mineola, Arkansas in 1914, but was raised in Depression-era Oklahoma. He started off simply as a farmer but his musical talents could not be denied. Eventually he created the vocal trio "The Bell Boys" along with

  • Birthday

    Feb 16, 1914

  • Place of Birth

    Mineola, Arkansas, USA

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