Gene Autry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gene Autry
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Sep 29, 1907(1907-09-29)
Age	117
Date Of Death	1998-10-02
Birthplace	Tioga
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Virgo

Gene Autry Biography

Gene Autry is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on September 29, 1907 in Tioga, Texas, United States. Singer and actor known as The Singing Cowboy for his performances in ninety-three movies as well as ninety-one television productions. His portrayals as authentic American heroes have earned him the reputation of one of the country music’s most prominent personalities.

Will Rogers encouraged him to pursue a singing career. encouraged him to pursue a career in singing.

The grandfather of his was the son of a Methodist preacher. He was born to Delbert along with Einora. The couple was engaged to the niece of Jimmy Long May Spivey, from 1932 until her death in the year 1980.

Gene Autry Net Worth

Gene Autry is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gene Autry 's net worth $500 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was employed on the ranch owned by his father, and was railroad telegrapher. He sang and guitarist in local dancing.

He was the owner of his own Anaheim Angels baseball team for more than 30 years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gene Autry height 5 ft 9 in Gene weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gene Autry Dating?

According to our records, Gene Autry married to Jackie Autry , Ina Mae Spivey. As of December 1, 2023, Gene Autry’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gene Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gene Autry celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.

What is Gene Autry's most famous song?

In addition to his signature song, “ Back in the Saddle Again ” and his hit “At Mail Call Today”, Autry is still remembered for his Christmas songs, most especially his biggest hit “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as well as “Frosty the Snowman”, “Here Comes Santa Claus”, and “Up on the House Top”.

Was Gene Autry really a cowboy?

Donning cowboy hats and boots and affecting what they thought were western drawls, hundreds of these newly minted “cowboys” were soon crooning popular western ballads like “Tumbling Tumble Weeds” all around the nation. While Autry was also no cowboy , he was, at least, a genuine westerner who had lived on a ranch.

Was Gene Autry a war hero?

He was honorably discharged from the service in 1946. During the war, Gene was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Did Will Rogers Discover Gene Autry?

Discovered by humorist Will Rogers , in 1929 Autry was billed as “Oklahoma’s Yodeling Cowboy” at KVOO in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He gained a popular following, a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1929, and soon after, performed on the “National Barn Dance” for radio station WLS in Chicago.

Who was known as the yodeling cowboy?

Gene Autry , original name Orvon Grover Autry, bynames the Singing Cowboy and Oklahoma’s Yodeling Cowboy, (born September 29, 1907, near Tioga, Texas, U.S.—died October 2, 1998, Los Angeles, California), American actor, singer, and entrepreneur who was one of Hollywood’s premier singing cowboys and the best-selling …