Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 21, 1902 |
| Birth Place | Palestine, TX |
| Age | 118 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 2, 1984 (age 82) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Net worth: $6 Million (2024)
About
As one of the most popular singing Cowboys, he became a famous actor on Paramount's series of musical westerns. His musical talents ranged from Country to Jazz and Pop.
Before Fame
Gaining an interest in jazz at college, he teamed up with several of his fellow students to form a popular band that featured him on the banjo.
Trivia
Before making movies, he jammed with Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and the Dorsey Brother Brothers Orchestra. He later moved into radio on the show Shell Chateau.
Family Life
He was born in Palestine, Texas, the youngest of five children born to Mr. and Mrs. W.Y. Ballew.
Associated With
Gene Autry, his contemporary, was also a singing Cowboy, perhaps the most popular one in Hollywood.
Some Smith Ballew images
