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Luther Perkins(1928-1968)

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Luther Perkins was born on 8 January 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for The Exotic Ones (1968), Town Hall Party (1952) and Country Style, U.S.A. (1957). He was married to Bertie and Margie Higgins. He died on 5 August 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
BornJanuary 8, 1928
DiedAugust 5, 1968(40)
BornJanuary 8, 1928
DiedAugust 5, 1968(40)
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Known for

Sleepy LaBeef in The Exotic Ones (1968)
The Exotic Ones
5.4
  • Swamper
  • 1968
Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins in Town Hall Party (1952)
Town Hall Party
7.8
TV Series
  • Self
Country Style, U.S.A. (1957)
Country Style, U.S.A.
TV Series
  • Self
  • Self - Guitar
Johnny Cash Singing at His Best (2004)
Johnny Cash Singing at His Best
7.4
Video
  • Self(as The Tennessee Three)
  • 2004

Credits

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Actor

  • Sleepy LaBeef in The Exotic Ones (1968)
    The Exotic Ones
    5.4
    • Swamper
    • 1968

Soundtrack

  • The Beat with Ari Melber (2024)
    The Beat: Weekend
    TV Series
    • performer: "Folsom Prison Blues"
    • 2026

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • The Tennessee Three
  • Born
    • January 8, 1928
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Died
    • August 5, 1968
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA(fire at his house)
  • Spouses
      Bertie? - 1960 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Portrayals

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Member of the "Tennessee Two" (later The Tennessee Three), Johnny Cash's backing band.

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