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Dooley Wilson

Born:
April 3, 1886 in Tyler, TX
Occupation:
Actor, Songwriter
Birth name:
Arthur Wilson
Biography:
African-American actor/musician Dooley Wilson led a very popular band from 1919 through 1930, in which he soloed on the drums. He shied away from film work until 1942, when he was signed for a contract at Paramount Pictures. At the same time, Warner Bros. was looking for a black actor to play Sam,...Read More

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