British pop singer. Born 15 December 1939 in Bermondsey, England. He scored three Top 40 hits in the UK in 1962.
The actor/singer/composer/musician died suddenly while on stage in Barcelona, Spain. He was touring Europe performing "Looking for Josephine Baker".
Studied at Juilliard School of Music and performed on the local stage in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Appeared on Broadway in the musicals "Hello Dolly" with Pearl Bailey , "Timbuktu" and "Sweet Bird of Youth".
Was in Barcelona performing in "Looking for Josephine" at the Tivoli Theatre at the time of his death. He was stricken while onstage and died shortly after offstage.
The very tall, odd-looking actor had polio as a child.
Had Broadway roles in "Timbuktu," "Sweet Bird of Youth," "Mahoganny" and "Hello, Dolly!".
AKA Jimmy Marcelous Justice, he was a composer, pianist, singer and entertainer.
