Jimmy Dean was a singer, actor, television host, and businessman born on August 10, 1928 in Plainview, TX. He is best known for his hit song "Big Bad John" and for creating the Jimmy Dean sausage brand. He was a successful entertainer and entrepreneur who left a lasting legacy.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $50 million (2024)
About
Big Bad John singer who turned actor, television host, and businessman. He created the Jimmy Dean sausage brand.
Before Fame
He was an entertainer for the United States Air Force. He never completed high school.
Trivia
He gave Puppeteer Jim Henson his first national media exposure on The Jimmy Dean Show. He was inducted posthumously into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
Family Life
He married his first wife Mary Sue at the age of 22. He had three children: Robert, Connie and Garry.
Associated With
He was in Diamonds are Forever, the 1971 James Bond movie with Sean Connery.