Sheb Wooley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sheb Wooley
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1921(1921-04-10)
Age	103
Date Of Death	2003-09-16
Birthplace	Erick
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Aries

Sheb Wooley Biography

Sheb Wooley is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on April 10, 1921 in Erick, Oklahoma, United States. Singer of the hit novelty tune “Purple People Eater” who was also the main character of The Western High Noon and several Western TV programs.

The hit track was released at the same date with His hit song was released around the same time as Steve McQueen’s campy horror film, The Blob, leading some to suggest one influencing the other. scary film The Blob, leading some to speculate that one was influenced by the other.

His birthplace was Erick, Oklahoma.

Sheb Wooley Net Worth

Sheb Wooley is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sheb Wooley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He rodeo-rided during his youth He competed professionally in his teens.

In addition to playing minor roles in popular shows and films as well as composing his own music and wrote hit songs for other artists.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sheb Wooley Dating?

According to our records, Sheb Wooley married to Linda Wooley. As of December 1, 2023, Sheb Wooley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sheb Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sheb Wooley celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Sheb Wooley

1. Sheb Wooley was born on April 10, 1921 in Oklahoma.
2. He wrote and recorded the novelty song “Purple People Eater”.
3. Wooley appeared in over 60 films and TV shows.
4. He played Pete Nolan on the TV series “Rawhide”.
5. Wooley co-wrote the theme song for “Hee Haw”.
6. He had a top 10 hit with “The Purple People Eater”.
7. Wooley was also a successful voice actor.
8. He provided the voice of Ben Colder, a parody of Johnny Cash.
9. Wooley died on September 16, 2003 at age 82.
10. His contributions to music and entertainment are still celebrated today.

What happened to Sheb Wooley on Rawhide?

Wooley was diagnosed with leukaemia in 1996, which forced him to retire from public performing in 1999. After seven years of battling the illness, he died at the age of 82 at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 16, 2003.

Was Sheb Wooley a real cowboy?

American character actor in many Westerns, Sheb Wooley was also a figure in country-western music. Born and raised in Oklahoma, he spent his youth as a cowhand. His musical ability led to radio and subsequently film work.

Why did Chevy Wooley leave Rawhide?

We dropped Wooley because he was more expensive than Raines.” Making at least one of the decisions easier, reportedly, was the fact that Fleming was a troublemaker. In 1958, on the first day of location filming for the show, Fleming and Eastwood got into such a bad argument that they went behind a fence to duke it out.

What is Sheb Wooley real name?

Shelby Fredrick Wooley

Is Sheb Wooley still alive?

September 16, 2003