Johnny Nash
John Lester Nash Jr. (August 19, 1940 – October 6, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now". Primarily a reggae and pop singer, he was one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae music in Kingston.
Born in Houston, Texas, USA, he was also an actor known for Deep Blue Sea (1999), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and Take a Giant Step (1959). He was married to Carlie Collins and Doris Vann. He died on October 6, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA.
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Acting
TV
Top of the Pops
as Self
1964
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
Movie
Take a Giant Step
as Spencer Scott
1959
TV
American Bandstand
as Self
1957
TV
The Midnight Special
as Self
1972
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
Movie
Key Witness
as Apple
1960
TV
Rock Concert
as Self
1973
TV
The Dick Clark Show
as Self
1958
Movie
Love Is Not a Game
as Robert
1971
Movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
as Self
1973