Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1926-12-11
Deathday: 1984-07-25 (57 years old)

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Biography

Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record Leiber and Stoller's "Hound Dog", in 1952, which became her biggest hit, staying seven weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1953 and selling almost two million copies. Thornton's other recordings included the original version of "Ball 'n' Chain", which she wrote.


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Average 6.58
Based on 985 movie and tv ratings over time
1968
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Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1926-12-11

Deathday
1984-07-25 (57 years old)

Birth Name
Willie Mae Thornton

Birth Place
Ariton, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton, Willie Mae Thornton


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