Jessie Cryer was an American actor who is best known for Professor Creeps, Lucky Ghost, and Song of the South.
Personal and Family Life
Jessie Cryer was born on August 12, 1906, in Baltimore, Maryland. He married LaVerne Wesley Cryor on February 12, 1940, and they had two children together. Their children are Phyllis M. Cryor Johnson, PhD, and LaVerne E. Cryor Robinson. Jessie started his career in Vaudeville as a singer.
Death and Legacy
Jessie Cryer passed away on January 11, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois, due to congestive heart failure. He left behind a legacy in film and music, remembered for providing the singing voice of Br’er Rabbit in Disney’s “Song of the South.” His work in various films, particularly in the 1940s, has solidified his place in entertainment history.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foxes of Harrow | 1947 | Vendor (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| Song of the South | 1946 | Laughter (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| Professor Creeps | 1942 | Mr. Green | 6.8 |
| Lucky Ghost | 1942 | Dawson | 5.7 |