Johnny Lee

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Biography: John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California. He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Adult: No

Birthday: July 04, 1898

Age: 126 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: December 12, 1965

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Known For:

Song of the South
The Rat Race
Return of Mandy's Husband
Come On, Cowboy!
The Black King
Stormy Weather
The Spirit of St. Louis
She's Too Mean for Me
North to Alaska
The First Traveling Saleslady