Acting credits
14
Active
Consistent number of acting credits.
Actor
Jessy Dixon
Acting
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
2.4
Moderate attention
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Movies: 14Series: 0
TMDB ID: 1084407
IMDb ID: nm2243593
Known for: Acting
Born: March 12, 1938
Died: September 26, 2011
Age: 73
Place of birth: San Antonio, Texas
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1996 - 2008
Years active: 13
Wikidata: Q3380793
Biography
Jessy Dixon (1938–2011) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his dynamic style. Born in Texas, he moved to Chicago, where he was discovered by the "King of Gospel", James Cleveland, who sang & recorded his early songs. He gained fame after performing at the 1972 Newport Jazz Festival and collaborated with Paul Simon for eight years, appearing on several hit albums. Dixon wrote over 200 songs, recorded by artists like Amy Grant and Cher, and released over 20 albums, earning seven Grammy nominations. A regular on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming series, he died of cancer in 2011, leaving a lasting gospel legacy.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Jessy Dixon.
10.0
Rock of Ages
2008 Movie
A Campfire Homecoming
as Self
2008 Movie
6.2
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
as Self
2007 Movie
3.8
Canadian Homecoming
as Himself
2006 Movie
Live From Toronto
as Self
2006 Movie
The Legend at Gaither's Pond
as Jessy Frogman (voice)
2003 Movie
4.5
Freedom Band
2002 Movie
Christmas in the Country
2000 Movie
Memphis Homecoming
2000 Movie
Good News
2000 Movie
8.0
Sweet Sweet Spirit
as Himself
1999 Movie
7.8
All Day Singing at The Dome
as Self
1998 Movie
7.5
Homecoming Texas Style
as Himself
1996 Movie
Joy to the World
1996 Movie