Johnny Lee

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3574

Gender

Male

Birthday

04-Jul-1898

Age

(128 years old)

Place of Birth

Springfield, Missouri, USA

Also Known As
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Johnny Lee

Biography

John Dotson 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 (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California. He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.


Credits

She's Too Mean for Me She's Too Mean for Me (1948) Character: N/A
Mantan Moreland's comedy feature.
Come On, Cowboy! Come On, Cowboy! (1949) Character: N/A
Mr. Wilson hires Mantan to travel out West and clean out an old property. Mantan runs into trouble in believing the house is haunted while a gang uses it as a hideout. A race film Western produced by the Toddy Company; made for $500 over two days. Restoration by the Academy Film Archive and Blackhawk Films with funding from the estate of David Shepard from the only surviving 35mm nitrate print donated by Giancarlo Esposito and Laurence Fishburne.
Return of Mandy's Husband Return of Mandy's Husband (1947) Character: Johnny
In order to make some cash, buddies Mantan and Alex found the "Ghost Association," which will hold mock seances for the local residents. After studying the details of the locals' various deceased relatives, Alex insist that the reluctant Manta, who is afraid of ghost, play "Prince Alabastar Amsterdam" and fool people into thinking that he is in communication with their dead loved ones.
The Black King The Black King (1932) Character: Count of Zanzibar
A confident and unscrupulous minister begins a 'back to Africa' movement, proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States of Africa.
The Spirit of St. Louis The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) Character: Jess - Cook at Louie's Shack (uncredited)
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his New York to Paris flight the first solo transatlantic crossing.
High Time High Time (1960) Character: Servant at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)
Despite the dissapproval of his grown son and daughter, 51-year-old widdower and wealthy restauranteur Harvey Howard decides it's 'high time' to he gets his college degree. And he's in for the full ride: living in the dorms, joing a fraternity, falling in love, and even getting some studying in.
Stormy Weather Stormy Weather (1943) Character: Lyles (uncredited)
The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the great African-American entertainers of the early 1900s.
Song of the South Song of the South (1946) Character: Br'er Rabbit (voice)
Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.
The Rat Race The Rat Race (1960) Character: Janitor (uncredited)
An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.
North to Alaska North to Alaska (1960) Character: Coachman
After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that she has already married, he returns instead with Angel, a dancer originally from France.
The First Traveling Saleslady The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) Character: Amos
At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the even more hazardous project of selling barbed wire to highly suspicious Texas cowboys.
The Narrow Margin The Narrow Margin (1952) Character: Waiter (uncredited)
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.



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