Johnny Lee

Johnny Lee

John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California. He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.

  • Title: Johnny Lee
  • Popularity: 1.331
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1898-07-04
  • Place of Birth: Springfield, Missouri, USA
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Johnny Lee Movies

  • 1946
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    Song of the South

    Song of the South

    6.4 1946 HD

    Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life...

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  • 1960
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    The Rat Race

    The Rat Race

    6.567 1960 HD

    An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance...

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  • 1947
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    Return of Mandy's Husband

    Return of Mandy's Husband

    1 1947 HD

    In order to make some cash, buddies Mantan and Alex found the "Ghost Association," which will hold mock seances for the local residents. After...

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  • 1949
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    Come On, Cowboy!

    Come On, Cowboy!

    1 1949 HD

    Mr. Wilson hires Mantan to travel out West and clean out an old property. Mantan runs into trouble in believing the house is haunted while a gang...

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  • 1932
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    The Black King

    The Black King

    4 1932 HD

    A confident and unscrupulous minister begins a 'back to Africa' movement, proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States of Africa.

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  • 1943
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    Stormy Weather

    Stormy Weather

    6.9 1943 HD

    The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the great African-American entertainers of the early...

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  • 1955
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    Lincoln's Doctor's Dog

    Lincoln's Doctor's Dog

    1 1955 HD

    During the dark days of the Civil War, a doctor gives President Lincoln a puppy to buoy his spirits.

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  • 1957
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    The Spirit of St. Louis

    The Spirit of St. Louis

    6.6 1957 HD

    Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his 1927 New York to Paris flight the first solo trans-Atlantic crossing.

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  • 1948
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    She's Too Mean for Me

    She's Too Mean for Me

    1 1948 HD

    Mantan Moreland's comedy feature.

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  • 1960
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    North to Alaska

    North to Alaska

    6.6 1960 HD

    After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that...

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  • 1956
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    The First Traveling Saleslady

    The First Traveling Saleslady

    5.4 1956 HD

    At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the...

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  • 2023
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    Dante's Hotel

    Dante's Hotel

    4.1 2023 HD

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  • 1951
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    Amos 'n' Andy

    Amos 'n' Andy

    7.5 1951 HD

    A sitcom set in Manhattan's historic black community of Harlem.

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