Gene Autry
Orvon Grover Autry (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), better known as Gene Autry was an American movie actor and a singer. He was born in Tioga, Texas. He was also owner of a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles. His is best known for the song "Back in the Saddle Again" but he also performed many Christmas songs.[1][2]
Gene Autry | |
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 Gene Autry circa 1940s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Orvon Grover Autry |
| Also known as | The Singing Cowboy |
| Born | September 29, 1907 Tioga, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1998 (aged 91) Studio City, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, western music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1931–1988 |
| Labels | Columbia, Okeh, Perfect, Conqueror |
| Website | geneautry |
Autry died of lymphoma in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
Gene Autry Media
Gene Autry with Smiley Burnette, 1934
Gene Autry in Oh, Susanna!, 1936
Gene Autry in The Gene Autry Show episode "The Black Rider", 1950
Gene Autry with the Pinafores, who sang on his weekly radio show, 1948
Gene Autry and Gail Davis in Toronto, 1956
Gene Autry's number 26 was retired by the California Angels in 1982.
Grave of Gene Autry at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
Display of Gene Autry memorabilia at the Autry National Center, including his original Martin D-45 guitar, the first one made
Autry's star for Live performance, noting that he has a star in five categories — Radio, Television, Motion Pictures, Recording Live Performance.
Autry's television star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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References
- ↑ "Gene Autry | Biography, Films, Songs, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. July 19, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Gene Autry". Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
Related pages
Other websites
- Gene Autry on IMDb