What is Jimmy Dean's full name?
Jimmy Ray Dean
Jimmy Dean date of birth:
August 10, 1928
How old was Jimmy Dean when died?
81
Where was Jimmy Dean born?
Plainview, TX
When did Jimmy Dean die?
June 13, 2010
How tall is Jimmy Dean?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Jimmy Dean body shape:
Slim
What color is Jimmy Dean's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Jimmy Dean gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jimmy Dean's ethnicity?
White
What is Jimmy Dean nationality?
American
What is Jimmy Dean's occupation?
Singer, actor, businessman
Jimmy Dean claim to fame:
Big Bad John, Diamonds Are Forever, Jimmy Dean`s Pork Sausage, The Jimmy Dean Show
What genre is Jimmy Dean's work?
Country
What instruments does Jimmy Dean play?
Vocals, Accordion, Piano
Short Biography
Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand, he became a national television personality starting on CBS in 1957. He rose to fame for his 1961 country crossover hit "Big Bad John" and his 1963 ABC television series, The Jimmy Dean Show, which also gave puppeteer Jim Henson his first national media exposure. His acting career included a supporting role as Willard Whyte in the 1971 James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever. He lived near Richmond, Virginia, and was nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, although he was formally inducted posthumously.