Mickey Gilley

Acting

Mickey Gilley

Born March 9, 1936 · Natchez, Mississippi, USA

Died May 7, 2022 · aged 86

Country western star Mickey Gilley was born on March 9, 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi, the cousin of future rockabilly legend Jerry Lee Lewis and disgraced televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and raised in Ferriday, Louisiana. In their childhood, all three would play the piano when they got together and sing gospel and boogie-woogie songs. After Lewis became a chart-topper in the 1950s, Mickey turned pro…

Known For

Off the WallOff the Wall · 1983
Off the Wall
3.51983
MovieComedy
Two young hitchhikers are picked up a speed-crazed young woman, who tears around the countryside. She leaves them to take the blame for her activities, and they find themselves sentenced to six months in prison. The girl, feeling bad about what she did to them, resolves to break them out of the prison
Country Anthology Classics Volume 2Country Anthology Classics Volume 2 · 2004
Country Anthology Classics Volume 2
2004
MovieMusic
A compilation of live performances from various country artists, recorded in different venues during the late 20th century. Features a range of classic country hits from well-known performers.
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I AmJerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am · 1987
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
1987
MovieMusicDocumentary
This unique rockumentary features classic performances and Jerry Lee's biggest hits.
Murder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
7.51984
SeriesMysteryCrime
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Fantasy IslandFantasy Island · 1978
Fantasy Island
6.51978
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
A magical island hosted by Mr Roarke and Tattoo where weekly guests learn valuable life lessons in their pursuit of fulfilling their dreams. Not all dreams are fulfilled as expected.
Austin City Limits: CountryAustin City Limits: Country · 2001
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
SeriesDocumentary
Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.

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