![]() Gene Orvon Autry, 29 Sep 1907 - 2 Oct 1998. Color carbro print, 41 x 34 cm (16 1/8 x 13 3/8"). Image by Harry Warnecke / Robert F. Cranston, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Gene AutryGene Autry (1907–1998), known as the "Singing Cowboy," was a prominent American actor, musician, and baseball team owner who rose to fame in the early 1930s. With a career spanning over three decades, he became a pioneer in country music and starred in 93 films, gaining acclaim for his role as a moral and brave hero in Westerns. Autry was notable for his contributions to Christmas music, with classic songs like "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer." He also owned the California Angels baseball team and was recognized in various halls of fame for his multiple talents across film, music, and rodeo. (Source: Wikipedia)
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