Red Foley
Biography
Clyde Julian Red Foley, born June 17, 1910, and who died September 19, 1968, was an American musician who contributed significantly to the growth of country music after World War II. As an actor, his known credits include work in television and film. Some of the projects associated with his career include Ozark Jubilee, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Pioneers, New York Yankees: The Movie, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show. In the 1930s, he shared the stage on National Barndance with Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and George Goebel. He left that show in 1937, moved to Cincinnati, and joined a network show where he starred alongside Red Skelton and singer Jean.
Career overview
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Source [1]: Red Foley (TMDB) - Known for acting, 6 known credits.
Source [2]: IMDb - In the 1930s, shared stage on "National Barndance" with Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and George Goebel. Left in 1937, moved to Cincinnati, joined a cross-the-board network show starring with Red Skelton and singer Jean.
Source [3]: TMDB - Known as an actor. Work includes Ozark Jubilee, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Pioneers, New York Yankees: The Movie, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show.
Source [4]: Wikipedia - Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968). American musician who contributed to country music growth after WWII.
Source [5]: Celebsages - Bio/personal life info (no specific facts provided in snippet).
Paragraph 1: Early career/1930s.
Clyde Julian Red Foley lived from June 17, 1910, to September 19, 1968. During the 1930s, he shared the stage on National Barndance alongside Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and George Goebel. In 1937, he moved to Cincinnati and joined the cast of a cross-the-board network show where he starred with Red Skelton and singer Jean.
Paragraph 2: Acting credits/Known works.
Red Foley is recognized for his work as an actor. His known credits include Ozark Jubilee, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Pioneers, New York Yankees: The Movie, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show. He is also noted as an American musician who contributed to the growth of country music following World War II.
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Clyde Julian Red Foley, who lived from June 17, 1910, to September 19, 1968, was an American musician known for his contributions to the growth of country music after World War II. During the 1930s, he shared the stage on National Barndance with Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and George Goebel. In 1937, he moved to Cincinnati and joined the cast of a cross-the-board network show in which he starred alongside Red Skelton and singer Jean.
As an actor, Foley has several known credits. His work includes appearances in Ozark Jubilee, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Pioneers, and New York Yankees: The Movie. Additionally, his credits extend to television programs such as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show. His professional history includes six known credits in the acting field.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
6 titles- New York Yankees: The Movie (1987) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962) as Cooter Smith
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Ozark Jubilee (1955)
- The Pioneers (1941) as Red Foley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Red Foley best known for?
Red Foley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962), Scrooge (1970), The Warlords (2007).
How many credits does Red Foley have?
Red Foley has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1987.
What is Red Foley's background in cinema and television?
Clyde Julian Red Foley, born June 17, 1910, and who died September 19, 1968, was an American musician who contributed significantly to the growth of country music after World War II. As an actor, his known credits include work in television and film. Some of the projects associated with his career include Ozark Jubilee...
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