- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Goreed
- Joe Williams was born on December 12, 1918 in Cordele, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Iron Man 3 (2013), Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) and Sharky's Machine (1981). He was married to Jillean Hughes Dath and Lemma. He died on March 29, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- SpousesJillean Hughes Dath(? - March 29, 1999) (his death)Lemma(? - 1958) (divorced, 2 children)
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 13, 1983.
- Considered one of the greatest jazz and blues singers of all times.
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1995).
- Began his career in the mid-1940s in Lionel Hampton's band.
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