Jimmy Dean


About

Birth Place
Plainview, Texas, USA
Born
August 10, 1928
Died
June 13, 2010
Cause of Death
Natural Causes

Biography

Beloved country singer Jimmy Dean charmed countless audiences with his performances, both as a musician and an entertainer. He also starred in the TV movies "The Ballad of Andy Crocker" (1969-1970), "Rolling Man" (ABC, 1972-73) and "The City" (NBC, 1976-77). In the beginning of his Hollywood career, Dean acted in films like the Sean Connery action flick "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971)....

Biography

Beloved country singer Jimmy Dean charmed countless audiences with his performances, both as a musician and an entertainer. He also starred in the TV movies "The Ballad of Andy Crocker" (1969-1970), "Rolling Man" (ABC, 1972-73) and "The City" (NBC, 1976-77). In the beginning of his Hollywood career, Dean acted in films like the Sean Connery action flick "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971). He also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "Texas 150: A Celebration Special" (1985-86), "Celebrities Offstage (09/04/89)" (The Nashville Network, 1989-1990) and "TNN's All-Star Salute to Country Music" (The Nashville Network, 1989-1990). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "The Statler Bros. Show" (The Nashville Network, 1991-99). Additionally, he could be seen on a variety of television specials like "Texas and Tennessee... A Musical Affair" (The Nashville Network, 1989-1990) and "Hats Off to Minnie Pearl: America Honors Minnie Pearl" (The Nashville Network, 1992-93). Dean also contributed music to "Falling From Grace" (1992). Dean last appeared on "A Complete History of the Green Berets" (History, 2000-01). Dean passed away in June 2010 at the age of 82.

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