Wolfman Jack

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Works

1

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Film & TV

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Robert Weston Smith, known as Wolfman Jack (January 21, 1938 – July 1, 1995), was an American disc jockey. Famous for his gravelly voice, he credited it for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. I've got that nice raspy sound."

Known for

• Midnight — Self1989
• Mortuary Academy — Bernie Berkowitz1988
• The Return of Bruno — Wolfman Jack1987
• Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues — Self1987
• Married... with Children — Wolfman Jack1987
• Garfield In Paradise — Chief (voice)1986
• The Midnight Hour — Radio D.J. (voice)1985
• Stanley, the Ugly Duckling — Eagle One (voice)1982
• Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special — Self1981
• Motel Hell — Reverend Billy1980

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

3,461

Total plays

60,070

There is more than one artist using this name. 1)Melbourne Four Piece Punk Band. -www.myspace.com/wolfmanjackband - 2)Robert Weston (Bob) Smith (January 21, 1938 – July 1, 1995) became world famous in the 1960s and 1970s as a disc jockey using the stage name of Wolfman Jack. Born in Brooklyn, Bob Smith was a fan of disc jockey Alan Freed who helped to turn African-American rhythm and blues into Caucasian rock and roll music. Freed originally called himself the Moondog after New York City

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Family name

Smith

Gender

male

Citizenship

United States

Place of birth

Brooklyn

Place of death

Belvidere

Occupation

actor

Languages spoken

English language

Field of work

music

Image

Wolfman Jack in 1979.jpg

Number of children

2

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