Biography
Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes; December 28, 1921 β January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, and talent scout. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins, among many others. Otis has been called the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".
Filmography
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Average 6.03
Based on 38.9 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1971
1971
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GenderMale
Birthday1921-12-28 (102 years old)
Birth NameIoannis Alexandes Veliotes
Birth PlaceVallejo, United States of America
ChildrenShuggie Otis
SiblingsNicholas A. Veliotes
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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