Johnny Nash was an American actor and composer who is best known for his roles in Deep Blue Sea, Grosse Pointe Blank, and Take a Giant Step. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on October 6, 2020, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Johnny Nash was married twice. His first marriage was to Doris Vann in 1976, with whom he had one child. After their divorce in 1985, he married Carlie Collins in 1986, and they had two children together. Nash was also known for his contributions to music and his discovery of Bob Marley, recording Marley’s song “Stir It Up.”
Career
Nash began his career as a pop singer in the 1950s and gained fame with his hit song “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972. He frequently appeared on television shows, including Houston’s KPRC’s “Matinee” and “Arthur Godfrey’s TV and radio shows” in the 1950s. In 2005, he was the owner of the Johnny Nash Indoor Arena in Houston, Texas.
Death and Legacy
Johnny Nash passed away on October 6, 2020, due to natural causes in Houston, Texas. His music and performances left a lasting impact, particularly in the pop and reggae genres. He is remembered not only for his singing career but also for his role in promoting Bob Marley and reggae music in the United States.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Take a Giant Step | 1959-12-01 | Spencer Scott |
| Key Witness | 1960-10-06 | Apple |
| Vill så gärna tro | 1971-09-03 | Robert |
| The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 | 1973-12-22 | Self |
| The Dick Clark Show | 1958-02-15 | Self |
| Rock Concert | 1973-09-27 | Self |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| American Bandstand | 1957-08-05 | Self |
| The Midnight Special | 1972-08-19 | Self |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957-07-29 | Self |