Johnny Lee
John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California.
He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.
Acting
Movie
Song of the South
as Br'er Rabbit (voice)
1946
Movie
The Narrow Margin
as Waiter (uncredited)
1952
Movie
The Spirit of St. Louis
as Jess - Cook at Louie's Shack (uncredited)
1957
Movie
North to Alaska
as Coachman
1960
Movie
Stormy Weather
as Lyles (uncredited)
1943
Movie
The Rat Race
as Janitor (uncredited)
1960
Movie
The First Traveling Saleslady
as Amos
1956
Movie
High Time
as Servant at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)
1960
TV
Amos 'n' Andy
as Algonquin J. Calhoun
1951
Movie
The Black King
as Count of Zanzibar
1932
Movie
Return of Mandy's Husband
as Johnny
1947
Movie
Come On, Cowboy!
1949
Movie
She's Too Mean for Me
1948
