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See the events in life of Sheb Wooley in Chronological Order. Sheb Wooley was an American actor and singer, best known for his character roles in Westerns. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.
Sep 18, 2003 · Sheb Wooley, an actor in ''High Noon'' and other westerns who also recorded the 1958 pop hit ''The Purple People Eater,'' died here on Tuesday. He was 82. He suffered from leukemia, his wife,...
Sep 18, 2003 · Sheb Wooley, who menaced Gary Cooper in “High Noon,” played the trail scout on TV’s “Rawhide” and scored one of the biggest novelty recording hits of the 1950s with “The Purple People Eater,” has...
Sep 17, 2003 · Entertainer Sheb Wooley, best known for his 1958 hit song "Purple People Eaters," dies from complications from leukemia. He was 82. Wooley also had a successful acting career that included...
Mar 31, 2024 · Sheb Wooley’s career spanned over five decades, and he wasn’t just a musician; he was also an actor, writer, and voice actor. He appeared in several movies and TV shows, including “High Noon,” “Gone With the Wind,” and “The Cisco Kid.”
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Shelby Fredrick " Sheb " Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs including the 1958 hit rock and roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater" and under the name Ben Colder the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2".
Oct 31, 2023 · Taking advantage of a unique recording trick, Sheb Wooley created one of the best novelty songs of the 1950s. Published on. October 31, 2023. By. Morgan Enos. Screengrab of 'The Purple People...
