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Clifton Avon "Cliff" Edwards (June 14, 1895 – July 17, 1971), nicknamed "Ukulele Ike", was an American musician and actor. He enjoyed considerable popularity in the 1920s and early 1930s, specializing in jazzy renditions of pop standards and novelty tunes.
Becoming popular playing the ukulele, his unique singing and supplying the voice of animated movies, Cliff Edwards was one of the most popular singers in America. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Edwards left school at the age of 14, moved to St. Louis, and started to work as a singer in saloons.
Becoming popular playing the ukulele, his unique singing and supplying the voice of animated movies, Cliff Edwards was one of the most popular singers in America. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Edwards left school at the age of 14, moved to St. Louis, and started to work as a singer in saloons.
Jul 22, 1971 · HOLLYWOOD, July 21 (AP) —Cliff Edwards, the singer and stage and film performer wide ly known as “Ukulele Ike,” died in a nursing home here on Saturday. He was 76 years old.
Nov 11, 2019 · Cliff’s life was a roller coaster ride of dramatic counterpoint between fabulous artistic triumphs and personal setbacks resulting from his fondness for adult beverages, uncontrolled substances, and games of chance. Clifton Avon Edwards was born June 14, 1895, in Hannibal, Missouri.
Dec 7, 2022 · Cliff Edwards, the ukulele star who played Pinocchio's sad-sack sidekick, is part of Disney history. Why did his story end so badly?
Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards (1895–1971) Singer-actor Cliff Edwards was born in Hannibal, Missouri, on June 14, 1895, and is best remembered for his voice portrayal of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney’s 1940 animated film Pinocchio, in which he sang the unfo.
