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U-Roy

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1941-09-21

Deathday: 2021-02-17 (79 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 4

Movies 4

self 4

Self

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

Movie

Self

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul (2011)

Movie

Self

Heartland Reggae (1980)

Movie

Self

Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977)

Movie

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1941-09-21

Deathday
2021-02-17 (79 years old)

Birth Name
Ewart Beckford

Birth Place
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica

Citizenships
Jamaica

Also Known As
Ewart Beckford OD

Awards
Order of Distinction

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Last updated: 2024-09-21

U-Roy
Filmography
Information

U-Roy

Biography

Filmography

all 4

Movies 4

self 4

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

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul (2011)

Heartland Reggae (1980)

Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977)

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1941-09-21

Deathday2021-02-17 (79 years old)

Birth NameEwart Beckford

Birth PlaceJones Town, Kingston, Jamaica

CitizenshipsJamaica

Also Known AsEwart Beckford OD

AwardsOrder of Distinction

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1941-09-21

Deathday
2021-02-17 (79 years old)

Birth Name
Ewart Beckford

Birth Place
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica

Citizenships
Jamaica

Also Known As
Ewart Beckford OD

Awards
Order of Distinction