Herb Jeffries was an American jazz singer and actor born on September 24, 1913 in Michigan. He was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 2004 for his contributions to the music and entertainment industry. He was known for his unique style of singing and his ability to captivate audiences with his performances.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)
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About
American jazz singer and actor who was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 2004.
Before Fame
In his early years, he would appear in blackface and lie about his race in order to be taken more seriously as a jazz musician.
Trivia
He was typecast as the singing Cowboy archetype in Western films.
Family Life
He was born to an Irish mother and an Italian father. He married Tempest Storm and they had a daughter together.
Associated With
He recorded with Duke Ellington from 1940 to 1942.