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Sonny James(1928-2016)

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Sonny James was born on 1 May 1928 in Hackleburg, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for The Devil All the Time (2020), Kleptomania (1995) and Young Ones (2014). He was married to Doris Shrode. He died on 22 February 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
BornMay 1, 1928
DiedFebruary 22, 2016(87)
BornMay 1, 1928
DiedFebruary 22, 2016(87)
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  • Awards
    • 5 nominations

Known for:

Jason Clarke, Harry Melling, Bill Skarsgård, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Mia Wasikowska, Riley Keough, and Tom Holland in The Devil All the Time (2020)
The Devil All the Time
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Young Love")
  • 2020
Kleptomania (1995)
Kleptomania
4.8
  • Soundtrack("You're the Only World I Know")
  • 1995
Young Ones (2014)
Young Ones
5.8
  • Soundtrack("Young Love")
  • 2014
Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
Nashville Rebel
6.4
  • Sonny James
  • 1966

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Actor

  • Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967)
    Hillbillys in a Haunted House
    2.8
    • Sonny James - Singer
    • 1967
  • Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966)
    Las Vegas Hillbillys
    4.2
    • Sonny James
    • 1966
  • Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
    Nashville Rebel
    6.4
    • Sonny James
    • 1966

Soundtrack

  • Jason Clarke, Harry Melling, Bill Skarsgård, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Mia Wasikowska, Riley Keough, and Tom Holland in The Devil All the Time (2020)
    The Devil All the Time
    7.1
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2020
  • Young Ones (2014)
    Young Ones
    5.8
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2014
  • The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice (2008)
    The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice
    8.1
    • writer: "Right Or Wrong"
    • 2008
  • Opry Video Classics: Songs That Topped the Charts
    Video
    • performer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • writer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • 2007
  • Opry Video Classics: Love Ballads
    Video
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2007
  • Melissa Gilbert, Tim Matheson, and Michelle Trachtenberg in Christmas in My Hometown (1996)
    Christmas in My Hometown
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • writer: "CHRISTMAS IN MY HOMETOWN"
    • 1996
  • Kleptomania (1995)
    Kleptomania
    4.8
    • writer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • 1995
  • Ewan McGregor, Kim Huffman, and Louise Germaine in Huulipunaa kauluksessa (1993)
    Huulipunaa kauluksessa
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 1993
  • Paul Newman in Lämäri (1977)
    Lämäri
    7.3
    • performer: "A Little Bit South of Saskatoon"
    • writer: "A Little Bit South of Saskatoon"
    • 1977
  • Track Meet
    6.5
    • performer: "Come on In"
    • writer: "Come on In" (uncredited)
    • 1976
  • Johnny Cash in The Johnny Cash Show (1969)
    The Johnny Cash Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Endlessly"
    • 1971
  • Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967)
    Hillbillys in a Haunted House
    2.8
    • performer: "The Cat Came Back", "The Minute You're Gone" (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966)
    Las Vegas Hillbillys
    4.2
    • performer: "WHAT MAKES A MAN WANDER", "I'LL KEEP HOLDING ON", "TRUE LOVE'S A BLESSING" (uncredited)
    • 1966
  • Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
    Nashville Rebel
    6.4
    • performer: "Do What You Do, Do Well", "Take Good Care of Her"
    • 1966
  • The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
    The DuPont Show of the Month
    7.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "A Mighty Lovable Man"
    • 1957

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 1, 1928
    • Hackleburg, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • February 22, 2016
    • Nashville, Tennessee, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Doris ShrodeJuly 1957 - February 22, 2016 (his death)
  • Other works
    CD: "Only the Lonely" (ZHA)

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  • Trivia
    His biggest hits include "Young Love" (1957, his first #1); "Take Good Care of Her" (1966); "It's the Little Things" (1967); "Running Bear" (1969); "It's Just a Matter of Time," "Don't Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Endlessly" (1970); "Empty Arms" (1971); "That's Why I Love You Like I Do" (1972); "Is it Wrong (For Loving You)" (1974) and "Little Band of Gold" (1975).
  • Nickname
    • The Southern Gentleman

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