Johnny Lee (actor) facts for kids

John Dotson Lee Jr. (born July 4, 1898 – died December 12, 1965) was an American actor, singer, and dancer. He was best known for two famous roles. He was the voice of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's movie Song of the South (1946). He also played a funny, tricky lawyer named Algonquin J. Calhoun in the TV and radio show Amos 'n' Andy in the early 1950s.

Johnny Lee's acting as Calhoun was a big hit. People loved his funny way of speaking and acting. He spent much of his career performing in vaudeville shows. These were popular stage shows with different acts like singing, dancing, and comedy. He also worked in movies, made music recordings, and appeared on television.

In 1949, he released a song called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart." He also starred in a musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" that same year. Johnny Lee passed away on December 12, 1965, when he was 67 years old.

Music and Recordings

Johnny Lee was a talented singer. He recorded music for movies and released his own songs. Here are some of his recordings:

• Song of the South: Soundtrack (1946)
• You Can't Lose a Broken Heart (released July 1949)
• Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party (1954)

Movies and TV Shows

Johnny Lee appeared in many films and television shows. He often played smaller parts, but his main roles were very memorable.

• In 1932, he was in a movie called The Black King.
• He had a small, uncredited role as an Angel in The Green Pastures (1936).
• In 1943, he appeared in the musical film Stormy Weather.
• His most famous movie role was voicing Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946).
• From 1951 to 1953, he played Algonquin J. Calhoun in 68 episodes of The Amos 'n Andy Show on TV. This was one of his most important roles.
• He also appeared in TV shows like Ramar of the Jungle (1953) and Dennis the Menace (1962-1963). His role in Dennis the Menace was his last TV appearance.

See also

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