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U-Roy

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1942-09-21

Deathday: 2021-02-17 (78 years old)

Biography

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

Filmography

all 3

Movies 3

Ratings

Average 6.63

Based on 228 movie and tv ratings over time

1977

1980

2013

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1942-09-21

Deathday
2021-02-17 (78 years old)

Birth Name
Ewart Beckford

Birth Place
Kingston, Jamaica

Citizenships
Jamaica

Also Known As
Ewart Beckford OD

Awards
Order of Distinction

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U-Roy
Filmography
Information

U-Roy

Biography

Filmography

all 3

Movies 3

self 3

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013)

Heartland Reggae (1980)

Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977)

Ratings

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1942-09-21

Deathday2021-02-17 (78 years old)

Birth NameEwart Beckford

Birth PlaceKingston, Jamaica

CitizenshipsJamaica

Also Known AsEwart Beckford OD

AwardsOrder of Distinction