Johnny Nash

Johnny Nash

Known for

Acting

Born

August 19, 1940

Birthplace

Houston, Texas, USA

Died

October 6, 2020 (aged 80)

Biography

John Lester Nash Jr. (August 19, 1940 – October 6, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now". Primarily a reggae and pop singer, he was one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae music in Kingston.

Born in Houston, Texas, USA, he was also an actor known for Deep Blue Sea (1999), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and Take a Giant Step (1959). He was married to Carlie Collins and Doris Vann. He died on October 6, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA.

From Wikipedia.

Best known work

Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
1964
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Take a Giant Step
Take a Giant Step
1959
American Bandstand
American Bandstand
1957
The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
1972
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Key Witness
Key Witness
1960
Rock Concert
Rock Concert
1973
The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
1958
Love Is Not a Game
Love Is Not a Game
1971

Filmography

  1. 1973

    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973

    as Self

  2. 1973

    Rock ConcertTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  3. 1972

    The Midnight SpecialTV

    as Self (2 episodes)

  4. 1971

    Love Is Not a Game

    as Robert, Music

  5. 1964

    Top of the PopsTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  6. 1962

    The Merv Griffin ShowTV

    as Self (4 episodes)

  7. 1960

    Key Witness

    as Apple

  8. 1959

    Take a Giant Step

    as Spencer Scott

  9. 1958

    The Dick Clark ShowTV

    as Self (4 episodes)

  10. 1957

    American BandstandTV

    as Self (2 episodes)

  11. 1957

    Tonight Starring Jack PaarTV

    as Self (1 episode)

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