Updated Feb 20, 2026
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English
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Old High German < Proto-Germanic (*ernustuz)
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Tennessee Ernie Ford: American recording artist and television host (1919–1991).
Born (died at age 72).
Tennessee Ernie Ford has 2 credits in our database.
Filmography (2)
Biography
Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons".
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How old was Tennessee Ernie Ford?
Tennessee Ernie Ford was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
What movies or shows has Tennessee Ernie Ford been in?
Tennessee Ernie Ford has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mouse on the Mayflower (1968), The Ford Show (1956).
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