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Jim Byrnes is an American actor and blues musician who has appeared in TV shows and films such as Wiseguy, Highlander, and Whale Music. He has won several awards for his music and was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1948.
Jim Byrnes is a versatile performer who has appeared in TV shows like Highlander, Wiseguy, and Travelers, and composed and performed blues and gospel music. He lost both his legs in a car accident in 1972, but continued his acting and music career with determination and passion.
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Jim Byrnes is an actor and blues musician who lost both his legs in a car accident. He has appeared in Wiseguy, Highlander: The Series and other shows, and received the Order of Canada in 2022.
- September 22, 1948
Jim Byrnes is a legendary blues icon, an actor of note, and that artist who lights up every stage with songs and stories, tried and true.
Watch Jim Byrnes, a Juno Award winner and a legendary bluesman, perform Cross Road Blues at a CBC Vancouver studio. This video is from CBC Music, your hub for Canadian music.
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Album: Fresh Horses | Official Website: https://www.jimbyrnes.ca/ | Download Album: https://jimbyrnes.bandcamp.com/album/... | Lyrics: Love is just a gamble; It's best you know...
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Oct 30, 2015 · Learn about Jim Byrnes' life journey from a car accident that cost him his legs to a successful music and acting career. His daughter, wife and friends share stories of his authenticity, resilience and humour.
