Back Back to Cinema
Sheb Wooley

Sheb Wooley

Acting
April 10, 1921 (Age 104) - September 16, 2003
Erick, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Shelby Fredrick "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs including the 1958 hit rock and roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater"[1] and under the name Ben Colder the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2". As an actor, he portrayed Cletus Summers, the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers; Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller in the film High Noon; Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales, and scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.

Actor Details

Birthday

April 10, 1921 (Age 104)

Place of Birth

Erick, Oklahoma, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

Liked by

Loading...

Voted by

Loading...

Liked by