Johnny Lee | |
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Born |
John Dotson Lee, Jr. July 4, 1898 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | December 12, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
(aged 67)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Nationality | American |
Other names | John D. Lee, Jr. |
Occupation | Actor, singer, dancer |
Years active | 1932–1965 |
Spouse(s) | Jenrive Lee |
John Dotson "Johnny" Lee, Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South.
Lee began his career in show business as a dancer, and later became a singer and actor. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings and in television. Lee died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.