Jimmy Dean
Born: August 10, 1928
Died: June 13, 2010 (aged 81)
Bio: Jimmy Ray Dean was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand, he became a national television personality starting on CBS in 1957.
Known for:
- The Jimmy Dean Show (Since 1963)
- Daniel Boone (1964 – 1970)
- J.J. Starbuck (1987 – 1988)
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
- The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969)