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Sonny James(1928-2016)

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Sonny James was born on 1 May 1928 in Hackleburg, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for Le Diable, tout le temps (2020), Kleptomania (1993) and Young Ones (2014). He was married to Doris Shrode. He died on 22 February 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
BornMay 1, 1928
DiedFebruary 22, 2016(87)
BornMay 1, 1928
DiedFebruary 22, 2016(87)
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  • Awards
    • 5 nominations total

Known for

Tom Holland in Le Diable, tout le temps (2020)
Le Diable, tout le temps
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Young Love")
  • 2020
Kleptomania (1993)
Kleptomania
4.7
  • Soundtrack("You're the Only World I Know")
  • 1993
Young Ones (2014)
Young Ones
5.8
  • Soundtrack("Young Love")
  • 2014
Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
Nashville Rebel
6.5
  • Sonny James
  • 1966

Credits

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Actor



  • Heart of Nashville: One Big Family (1985)
    Heart of Nashville: One Big Family
    Music Video
    • Sonny James
    • 1985
  • Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967)
    Hillbillys in a Haunted House
    2.8
    • Sonny James - Singer
    • 1967
  • Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966)
    Las Vegas Hillbillys
    4.3
    • Sonny James
    • 1966
  • Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
    Nashville Rebel
    6.5
    • Sonny James
    • 1966

Soundtrack



  • Tom Holland in Le Diable, tout le temps (2020)
    Le Diable, tout le temps
    7.1
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2020
  • Young Ones (2014)
    Young Ones
    5.8
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2014
  • The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice (2008)
    The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voice
    8.1
    • writer: "Right Or Wrong"
    • 2008
  • Opry Video Classics: Songs That Topped the Charts
    6.0
    Video
    • performer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • writer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • 2007
  • Opry Video Classics: Love Ballads
    Video
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 2007
  • Tim Matheson in Le Mensonge de Noël (1996)
    Le Mensonge de Noël
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • writer: "Christmas in My Hometown"
    • 1996
  • Kleptomania (1993)
    Kleptomania
    4.7
    • writer: "You're the Only World I Know"
    • 1993
  • Ewan McGregor, Kim Huffman, and Louise Germaine in Lipstick on Your Collar (1993)
    Lipstick on Your Collar
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • performer: "Young Love"
    • 1993
  • La castagne (1977)
    La castagne
    7.2
    • performer: "A Little Bit South of Saskatoon"
    • writer: "A Little Bit South of Saskatoon"
    • 1977
  • Track Meet
    6.5
    • performer: "Come on In"
    • writer: "Come on In" (uncredited)
    • 1976
  • Johnny Cash in The Johnny Cash Show (1969)
    The Johnny Cash Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Endlessly"
    • 1971
  • Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967)
    Hillbillys in a Haunted House
    2.8
    • performer: "The Cat Came Back", "The Minute You're Gone" (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • The Man in Room 17 (1965)
    The Man in Room 17
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Innocent Angel" (uncredited)
    • 1966
  • Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966)
    Las Vegas Hillbillys
    4.3
    • performer: "WHAT MAKES A MAN WANDER", "I'LL KEEP HOLDING ON", "TRUE LOVE'S A BLESSING" (uncredited)
    • 1966
  • Waylon Jennings in Nashville Rebel (1966)
    Nashville Rebel
    6.5
    • performer: "Do What You Do, Do Well", "Take Good Care of Her"
    • 1966

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 1, 1928
    • Hackleburg, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • February 22, 2016
    • Nashville, Tennessee, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Doris ShrodeJuly 1957 - February 22, 2016 (his death)
  • Other works
    CD: "Only the Lonely" (ZHA)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His biggest hits include "Young Love" (1957, his first #1); "Take Good Care of Her" (1966); "It's the Little Things" (1967); "Running Bear" (1969); "It's Just a Matter of Time," "Don't Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Endlessly" (1970); "Empty Arms" (1971); "That's Why I Love You Like I Do" (1972); "Is it Wrong (For Loving You)" (1974) and "Little Band of Gold" (1975).
  • Nickname
    • The Southern Gentleman

FAQ

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  • When did Sonny James die?
    February 22, 2016
  • How did Sonny James die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Sonny James when he died?
    87 years old
  • Where did Sonny James die?
    Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • When was Sonny James born?
    May 1, 1928

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