Jimmy Wakely: Jimmy Wakely. Actor: Song of the Drifter. He was one of filmdom's last dying breed of crooning cowpokes following WWII. Jimmy Wakely had many talents (singing, songwriting, guitar-playing) and performed in many venues (radio, film, TV, rodeos, clubs) over his career. He began life in Mineola, Arkansas in 1914, but was raised in Depression-era Oklahoma. He started off simply as a farmer but his musical talents could not be denied....
Known For: Song of the Drifter (Jimmy Wakely), Mars Attacks! (Soundtrack("I'm Casting My Lasso Towards The Sky")), Rainbow Over the Rockies (Jimmy Wakely), Partners of the Sunset (Jimmy Wakely)