Jimmy Wakely

Radio Host

Birthday February 16, 1914

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Arkansas

DEATH DATE Sep 23, 1982 (68)

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About

Known as The Singing Cowboy, he starred in his own radio show and many movies, including Money and Arrow in the Dust.

Before Fame

His birth name was James Clarence Wakeley.

Trivia

He sang "Silver Bells," one of the last of the crooning cowpokes.

Family Life

He raised four children with his wife Inez.

Associated With

Like him, Garry Moore was also a famous Maryland-born talk show host.