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ولفمن جک

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Also known as Robert Weston Smith, Robert Smith

American DJ and music TV host (1938–1995)

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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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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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Commons category
Wolfman Jack
date of birth
1938-01-01
date of death
1995-01-01
cause of death
myocardial infarction
manner of death
natural causes
pseudonym
Wolfman Jack
place of burial
Belvidere
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