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Jimmy Witherspoon (1921–1997)

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Blues singer; started professional career during World War II. See more trivia »

Born:

in Gurdon, Arkansas, USA

Died:

(age 76) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2006 Fido (writer: "Sweet Lovin' Baby" / as James J. Witherspoon / performer: "Sweet Lovin' Baby")
 
2000 Da Vinci's Inquest (TV series)
– Do You Wanna Dance (2000) (writer: "SPOON'S LIFE BLUES" / performer: "SPOON'S LIFE BLUES")
 
1998 B. Monkey (performer: "I'M GOIN ROUND IN CIRCLES")
 
1995 Devil in a Blue Dress (writer: "AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS" / performer: "AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS")
 
1995 Georgia ("AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS")
 
1965 Shindig! (TV series)
– Episode #2.10 (1965) (performer: "Love Me Right", "When the Saints Go Marchin' In")
 
1965 Hollywood a Go Go (TV series)
– Episode #1.33 (1965) (performer: "I'm Coming Down with the Blues", "Love Me Right")
 
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1996 The Big Easy (TV series)
Elmore
– Hotshots (1996) … Elmore
 
1995 Georgia
Trucker
 
1990 To Sleep with Anger
Percy
 
1979 Willa (TV movie)
 
1974 The Black Godfather
Nate
 
1969 The Bill Cosby Show (TV series)
Janitor
– Rules Is Rules (1969) … Janitor
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
1981/I Ad Lib (TV series)
Himself
 
1974 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.48 (1974) … Himself
 
1973 Black Omnibus (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1973) … Himself
 
1966 A Whole Scene Going (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.24 (1966) … Himself
 
1965 Shindig! (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #2.10 (1965) … Himself - Singer
 
1965 Stramash! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 Hollywood a Go Go (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #1.33 (1965) … Himself - Singer
 
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1999 Blues Masters (video documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1964) Album: "Take This Hammer" (Constellation Records)

Alternate Names:

James J. Witherspoon
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Trivia:

Blues singer; started professional career during World War II. See more »

Nickname:

Spoon See more »

Star Sign:

Leo