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Actor
Birthday
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Died
Height
184 cm (6'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Priscilla Mitchell
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 49,459 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 39
Year context
Born in 1937 -- Hindenburg disaster; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 22 years (1976-1998)
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Filmography (5)
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Biography
Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, innovative guitarist, songwriter, and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films. His signature songs included "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," "Alabama Wild Man," "Amos Moses", "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance), "Ko-Ko Joe", "Lord, Mr. Ford", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit, co-starring Reed), "The Bird," and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)".
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How old was Jerry Reed?
Jerry Reed was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
Where was Jerry Reed born?
Jerry Reed was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What movies or shows has Jerry Reed been in?
Jerry Reed has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Waterboy (1998), The Survivors (1983), Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975).
What is Jerry Reed known for?
Jerry Reed is primarily known as an actor. Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, innovative guitarist, songwriter, and…
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You can find more about Jerry Reed on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
