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Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Jones County Junior College
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♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
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English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþiberhtaz)
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Red West is known for acting.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (died at age 81).
Red West has 17 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (17)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Red West (born 1936) is an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter.
West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Lois and Newton Thomas West. He was a close high school friend of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and former U.S. Marine, West played football for his high school and junior college teams and was a boxer in the Golden Gloves championships.
Today, he is probably best known to American film audiences for his role as Red in Road House, alongside Patrick Swayze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Red West?
Red West was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Red West born?
Red West was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
What movies or shows has Red West been in?
Red West has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Goodbye Solo (2009), Glory Road (2006), The Rainmaker (1997), The Expert (1995), Natural Born Killers (1994).
What is Red West known for?
Red West is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Red West (born 1936) is an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter. West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis,…
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