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Orvon Grover " Gene " Autry [2] (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), [3] nicknamed the Singing Cowboy, was an American actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer, and baseball team owner, who largely gained fame by singing in a crooning style on radio, in films, and on television for more than three decades, beginning in the early 1930s.
2 days ago · Gene Autry (born September 29, 1907, near Tioga, Texas, U.S.—died October 2, 1998, Los Angeles, California) was an American actor, singer, entrepreneur, one of Hollywood’s premier singing cowboys, and the best-selling country and western recording artist of the 1930s and early ’40s.
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Composer, songwriter ("Back in the Saddle Again","That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine"), actor, author and businessman, educated at Ravia (Oklahoma) High School. He was a telegrapher for the Frisco Railroad, and first appeared on radio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Later he had his own radio show on CBS.
- September 29, 1907
- October 2, 1998
Singing Cowboy Gene Autry sings his signature song "Back in the Saddle Again" from his movie "Back in the Saddle" from Republic Pictures 1941.© Autry Qualifi...
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IMDb provides an extensive overview of Gene Autry's life and career as a music artist, actor, producer and businessman. Learn about his roles in westerns, his songs, his code of conduct, his military service and his legacy.
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- Near Tioga, Texas, USA
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- Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · Learn about Gene Autry, America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, who starred in 93 movies and 91 TV episodes. Explore his music, films, museum, social media, and more on his official website.
Learn about the life and career of Gene Autry, the best-selling country & western artist of his time and a Hollywood western star. Explore his songs, movies, photos, videos, and legacy.
