Quick Facts
Born:
1928-05-01
Birthplace:
Hackleburg, Alabama, USA
Credits:
15 Total Roles
Sonny James
Acting
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Biography
Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928 – February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the "Southern Gentleman" for his congenial manner, his greatest success came from ballads about the trials of love. James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard #1 singles among his 26 #1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. James was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1961 and co-hosted the first Country Music Association Awards Show in 1967. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Known For
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
Himself
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
American Bandstand
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Donny & Marie
Self
The Hollywood Palace
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
DuPont Show of the Month
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Opry Video Classics: Love Songs MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Opry Video Classics: Songs That Topped the Charts MOVIE | Himself (archive footage) |
| 1976 | Donny & Marie TV | Self |
| 1971 | That Good Old Nashville Music TV | Self |
| 1969 | The Johnny Cash Show TV | Self |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour TV | Self |
| 1967 | Hillbillys in a Haunted House MOVIE | Himself |
| 1966 | Las Vegas Hillbillys MOVIE | Sonny James |
| 1966 | Nashville Rebel MOVIE | Himself |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace TV | Self |