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Movie
Acting
Johnny Lee
- Born
- Died
- (aged 67)
- Birthplace
- Springfield, Missouri, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California.
He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 13
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | North to Alaska Film | Coachman |
| 1960 | High Time Film | Servant at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Rat Race Film | Janitor (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis Film | Jess - Cook at Louie's Shack (uncredited) |
| 1956 | The First Traveling Saleslady Film | Amos |
| 1952 | The Narrow Margin Film | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Amos 'n' Andy TV | Calhoun (12 ep) |
| 1949 | Come On, Cowboy! Film | |
| 1948 | She's Too Mean for Me Film | |
| 1947 | Return of Mandy's Husband Film | Johnny |
| 1946 | Song of the South Film | Br'er Rabbit (voice) |
| 1943 | Stormy Weather Film | Lyles (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Black King Film | Count of Zanzibar |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dante's Hotel Film | Utility Stunts |