Jimmy Cliff

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Cliff
Occupation	Reggae Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 1, 1948(1948-04-01)
Age	76
Birthplace	Saint James Parish
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Aries

Jimmy Cliff Biography

Jimmy Cliff is one of the most popular and richest Reggae Singer who was born on April 1, 1948 in Saint James Parish, Jamaica. Jamaican reggae and ska musician well-known for his hit music “The Harder They Come,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” and his version to “I Can See Clearly Now.”

The hit song “Vietnam” was praised by His song “Vietnam” was praised by Bob Dylan as a great protest song. as an outstanding protest song.

His second wife had 3 daughters.

Jimmy Cliff Net Worth

Jimmy Cliff is one of the richest Reggae Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Cliff 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He dropped out of Kingston Technical School to pursue an acting career. The first single he released was “Hurricane Hattie,” which came out when he was 14 years old.

He was admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 2010 and also holds an Order of Merit from the Jamaican government for his accomplishments in music.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jimmy Cliff height 5 ft 5 in Jimmy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jimmy Cliff Dating?

According to our records, Jimmy Cliff is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Cliff’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Reggae Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Jimmy Cliff celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Jimmy Cliff

1. Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor.
2. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Somerton District, Jamaica.
3. His birth name is James Chambers.
4. Cliff has released over 20 albums throughout his career.
5. He starred in the iconic Jamaican film “The Harder They Come” (1972).
6. The soundtrack for the film helped popularize reggae music worldwide.
7. Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
8. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and other honors.
9. Some of his most famous songs include “Many Rivers to Cross” and “I Can See Clearly Now”.
10. Cliff continues to tour and perform around the world today.

Where does Jimmy Cliff live?

Places lived

What is Jimmy Cliff famous for?

Jimmy Cliff, original name James Chambers, (born April 1, 1948, Somerton, Jamaica), Jamaican singer and songwriter who was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience , largely through his performance in the landmark film The Harder They Come (1972).

Why did Jimmy Cliff change his name?

“He had moves that were very James Brown.” On the other side of the island, not too far from Montego Bay, is the village of Somerton, where Cliff was born James Chambers in 1948. (Inspired by Fats Domino, he took the stage name Jimmy Cliff because it better reflected the heights he planned to scale.)

What is the age of Jimmy Cliff?

78 years (July 30, 1944)

Is Jimmy Cliff a Rasta?

Cliff was briefly a member of the Rastafari movement before converting to Islam from Christianity.