AUTRY, ORVON GENE


Meaning of AUTRY, ORVON GENE in English

born Sept. 29, 1907, Tioga, Texas, U.S.

died Oct. 2, 1998, North Hollywood, Calif.

U.S. actor and singer.

He made his debut on a local radio show in 1928, hosting his own radio program from 1931. His first film, In Old Santa Fe (1934), launched his career as a cowboy actor. Known as "the Singing Cowboy," he starred in 18 movies, ending with Alias Jesse James (1959). His recordings, including "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1949), sold millions of copies. The televised Gene Autry Show ran from 1950 to 1954.

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