Jerry Reed

American singer and actor (1937–2008)
Person human Q712914
Jerry Reed
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Jerry Reed

Summary

Jerry Reed is a human[1]. Born in Atlanta[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1937[3]. He passed away in Nashville[4]. He died on September 1, 2008[5]. He worked as a singer[6], guitarist[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,003 views/month, #5,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jerry Reed was born in Atlanta[2].
  • Jerry Reed passed away in Nashville[4].
  • Jerry Reed was born on March 20, 1937[3].
  • Jerry Reed died on September 1, 2008[5].
  • Jerry Reed is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jerry Reed's spouses was Priscilla Mitchell[13].
  • Jerry Reed held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Jerry Reed's native language[15].
  • Jerry Reed worked as a singer[6].
  • Jerry Reed's professions included guitarist[7].
  • Jerry Reed's professions included composer[8].
  • Jerry Reed's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Jerry Reed worked as an actor[10].
  • Jerry Reed's professions included film actor[16].
  • Jerry Reed received the Grammy Awards[17].
  • Jerry Reed is recorded as male[18].
  • Jerry Reed's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is country music[20].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is rockabilly[21].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is rock and roll[22].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is pop music[23].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is country rock[24].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is outlaw country[25].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is truck-driving country[26].
  • Jerry Reed's genre is swamp rock[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jerry Reed's place of birth was Atlanta[2]. He was born on March 20, 1937[3]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], guitarist[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], actor[10], and film actor[16].

Recognition

Jerry Reed received the Grammy Awards[17].

Personal Life

Jerry Reed was married to Priscilla Mitchell[13].

Death and Burial

Jerry Reed died on September 1, 2008[5]. He passed away in Nashville[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[28]. He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jerry Reed ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,003 views/month, #5,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Jerry Reed born?

Jerry Reed's place of birth was Atlanta[2].

Where did Jerry Reed die?

Jerry Reed died in Nashville[4].

Who was Jerry Reed married to?

Jerry Reed's spouses include Priscilla Mitchell[13].

What did Jerry Reed do for work?

Jerry Reed worked as singer[6], guitarist[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Jerry Reed receive?

Honors received include Grammy Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation singer, guitarist, composer +6
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  2. 9d ago · Eddo1982! · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Record label Capitol Records, RCA Records, National Recording Corporation
    Family name Hubbard
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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