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- Birth nameRobert Lee Helms
- Bobby Helms was born on August 15, 1933 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Logan (2017), Vanilla Sky (2001) and Lethal Weapon (1987). He was married to Rita Jane Long, Doris Ann Young and Esther Jeanette Hendrickson. He died on June 19, 1997 in Martinsville, Indiana, USA.
- SpousesRita Jane Long(April 23, 1997 - June 19, 1997) (his death)Doris Ann Young(December 31, 1968 - ?) (divorced, 4 children)Esther Jeanette Hendrickson(1952 - 1966) (divorced, 4 children)
- Wrote and recorded the song "Jingle Bell Rock" with legendary guitar player Hank Garland.
- During December 1957, he had two hit singles in the Top 10 (US Pop), "My Special Angel" and "Jingle Bell Rock".
- Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 265-267. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
- Portrayed by actor Brad Hawkins in the film Crazy (2008).
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