- Born
- Died
- Birth nameOttis Dewey Whitman Jr.
- Nickname
- The Smilin' Star Duster
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Slim Whitman was born on January 20, 1923 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He was married to Geraldine "Jerry" Christ. He died on June 19, 2013 in Orange Park, Florida, USA.
- SpouseGeraldine "Jerry" Christ(June 24, 1941 - February 16, 2009) (her death, 2 children)
- Outside of country fandom, Whitman is, arguably, best known for Tim Burton's use of a song of his in the 1996 sci-fi parody, Mars Attacks! (1996). Whitman's voice is discovered to be the secret weapon against the little green men.
- Dapper, mustachioed country singer whose career has spanned almost six decades. Known for his phenomenal high notes and yodeling ability.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1709 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
- Recorded "Mockin' Bird Hill (Auf der Alm in Tirol".
- As a teenager, he was regarded as having potential as a baseball player.
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