Deceased
When Did Jackie Wilson Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 49GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn09/06/1934Born inDetroit, Michigan, USADied21/01/1984Died inMount HollyWikidataQ181483 ↗Buried atWestlawn CemeteryTMDb#1238843 ↗
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in the 20th century. Among Wilson's hits are "Lonely Teardrops," "Baby Workout," "Reet Petite", "I Get the Sweetest Feeling" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher".
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMovie | Self (archive footage) | 64 |
| 1964 | Shindig!Series | Self - Singer | 30 |
| 1961 | Teenage MillionaireMovie | Himself | 27 |
| 1959 | Go, Johnny, Go!Movie | Himself | 25 |
| 1958 | The Dick Clark ShowSeries | Self | 24 |
| 1957 | American BandstandSeries | Self | 23 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 14 |