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Herb Jeffries
Herb Jeffries is a famous American film and television actor, singer-songwriter, and jazz musician, best known for his soprano voice. He has appeared in several low-budget Western feature films targeting black audiences, Harlem on the Prairie, Harlem's Two-Gun Man, Rhythm Rodeo, The Bronze Buckaroo, and Harlem Rides the Range. He also starred in several other movies and TV shows. During his acting career, he was often introduced as Herbert Jeffrey. During the 1940s and 1950s, Jeffries recorded for a number of labels including RCA Victor, Exclusive, Coral, Decca, Bethlehem, Columbia, Mercury and Trend. His Jamaican album, recorded by RKO, is a concept album composed of self-composed calypso songs.
Birth nameUmberto Alexander Valentino (alt. Umberto Alejandro Balentino) or Ballentino
Also known asHerbert Jeffrey, the Bronze Buckaroo, The Sepia Singing Cowboy
BornSeptember 24, 1913, Detroit, Michigan, US
DiedMay 25, 2014, West Hills, Los Angeles, California, US
GenresJazz, popular
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1933–1995
LabelsWarner Bros.

About Herb Jeffries

Jazz Singer Herb Jeffries was born on September 24, 1913 in Michigan, United States (He dies at the age of 100, on May 25, 2014).

In 2004, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame as a jazz singer and actor.

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Herb Jeffries before becoming famous

Herb Jeffries was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Scales), and 1913 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In order to be considered seriously as a jazz musician, he would wear blackface and lie about his race in his early years.

Achievement of Herb Jeffries

In Western films, he was typecast as the singing cowboy cliché.

Herb Jeffries's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born to a mother who was Irish and a father who was Italian. Movie Actress Tempest Storm was his wife, and they had a daughter together.

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Herb Jeffries Collabed with

From 1940 through 1942, he worked with Pianist Duke Ellington on recordings.

Herb Jeffries Income & Net worth

Herb Jeffries's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a jazz singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Herb Jeffries.

Herb Jeffries Height and Weight

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Latest information about Herb Jeffries updated on March 14 2023.