Artist Bio:
Burl Ives was an American actor, writer, and folk singer born on June 14, 1909, in Jasper County, Illinois. He gained popularity for his deep, rich voice and his ability to perform a wide range of folk music, including traditional American songs and ballads. Ives released numerous albums throughout his career and won a Grammy Award for Best Country and Western Recording in 1962 for his album "Funny Way of Laughin'."
In addition to his music career, Burl Ives also appeared in numerous films, including "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "The Big Country," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1959. He was also known for his role as the voice of Sam the Snowman in the classic Christmas television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Burl Ives passed away on April 14, 1995, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both the music and film industries.
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