Tex Williams
Tex Williams
Biography
Sollie Paul "Tex" Williams (August 23, 1917 – October 11, 1985) was an American Western swing musician. He is best known for his talking blues style; his biggest hit was the novelty song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", which held the number one position on the Billboard chart for sixteen weeks in 1947. "Smoke" was the No. 5 song on Billboard's Top 100 list for 1947, and was No. 1 on the country chart that year.[2] It can be heard during the opening credits of the 2006 movie, Thank You for Smoking.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
11
Gender
Male
Birthday
1917-09-23 (107 years old)
Place of Birth
Ramsey, Illinois, USA
Acting

1958

Born Reckless as Tex Williams

1950

The Fargo Phantom as Tex Williams

1950

Gold Strike as Tex

1949

Prairie Pirates as Tex

1949

Cheyenne Cowboy as Buck McCloud aka Cheyenne Jones

1949

Coyote Canyon as Tex (as 'Tex' Williams)

1949

Silver Butte as Tex Williams

1949

The Pecos Pistol as Ranger Tex Williams

1945

My Chickashay Gal as Bassist (uncredited)

1944

Take Me Back to Tulsa as Not available

1943

Devil Riders as Bass Player