- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Lester Nash Jr.
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Johnny Nash was born on August 19, 1940 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Deep Blue Sea (1999), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and Take a Giant Step (1959). He was married to Carlie Collins and Doris Vann. He died on October 6, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- SpousesCarlie Collins(February 22, 1986 - October 6, 2020) (his death, 2 children)Doris Vann(December 4, 1976 - October 4, 1985) (divorced, 1 child)?
- His biggest hit was "I Can See Clearly Now" in 1972.
- Was an early supporter of the then-unknown Bob Marley, and recorded his song "Stir It Up".
- Began as a pop singer in the 1950s.
- As of 2005, was the owner and operator of the Johnny Nash Indoor Arena in Houston, TX.
- As a teen he frequently appeared on Houston's KPRC's "Matinee" and Arthur Godfrey's TV and radio shows in the mid-'50s.
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