Jet Harris was an English actor best known for his roles in Priscilla (2023), Maroc 7 (1967), and The End of the Fing World (2017). He was born on July 6, 1939, in Kingsbury, London, England, and gained recognition as a member of The Shadows.
Personal and Family Life
Jet Harris was married twice. His first marriage was to Carol DaCosta in 1959, but they later divorced. He then married Janet Hemingway, who was with him until his passing.
Death and Legacy
Jet Harris passed away on March 18, 2011, in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, due to throat cancer. He was honored with the MBE for his contributions to music in 2010 and received a Fender Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998 for popularizing the bass guitar in Britain.
Filmography
| Type | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | Expresso Bongo | 1959 |
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| Self | — | — |
| Archive Footage | — | — |