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Gene Autry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 29, 1907 |
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| Died | October 02, 1998 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Tioga, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Gene Autry's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being the original "Singing Cowboy" in movies, radio, television, and popularizing songs such as "Back in the Saddle Again" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." |
Intro
Gene Autry was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman, best known as one of the most famous singing cowboys in the history of country music and Western films. His career spanned radio, film, television, and music, making him an enduring icon of American entertainment.
Early Life & Background
Gene Autry was born Orvon Grover Autry in Tioga, Texas, and raised in Texas and Oklahoma. He was taught to play the guitar by his mother and uncle, and he started performing at local events and on radio stations before rising to national prominence.
Career Highlights
- Starred in over 90 films from the 1930s to the 1950s, often as a singing cowboy.
- Recorded hundreds of songs with massive hits like "Back in the Saddle Again," "Here Comes Santa Claus," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
- Hosted "The Gene Autry Show" on radio (1939–1956) and later on television (1950–1956).
- Became the owner of the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball team.
- First entertainer to earn five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (for film, television, music, radio, and live performance).
Trivia
- He was the only entertainer to have five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Autry was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1969.
- He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Gene Autry born?
Gene Autry was born the 29 September 1907.
Where is Gene Autry from?
Tioga, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 29th, 1907, in brief:
- Historical events: The cornerstone of the Washington National Cathedral was laid on 29 September 1907.
- Day of the week: September 29th, 1907 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Good Old Steamboat Days by Murry K. Hill
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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