Big Joe Turner

Personal Info

Birthday: 1911-05-18

Age: 113

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Known For: Acting

Biography

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner Jr. (May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American singer from Kansas City, Missouri. According to songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened without him." His greatest fame was due to his rock-and-roll recordings in the 1950s, particularly "Sha...

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Awards

Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story

Self

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

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Rhythm and Blues Revue

Self

Gunsmoke Blues

Self

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Big Joe Turner

Piano Blues

Self (archive footage)

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