
John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California.
John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California.
He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.
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North to Alaska
Character:Coachman
Release Date:07/11/1960

High Time
Character:Servant at Judge Carter's Ball (uncredited)
Release Date:16/09/1960

The Rat Race
Character:Janitor (uncredited)
Release Date:10/07/1960

The Spirit of St. Louis
Character:Jess - Cook at Louie's Shack (uncredited)
Release Date:01/04/1957

The First Traveling Saleslady
Character:Amos
Release Date:01/08/1956

Come On, Cowboy!
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1949

She's Too Mean for Me
Character:
Release Date:23/08/1948

Return of Mandy's Husband
Character:Johnny
Release Date:22/05/1947

Song of the South
Character:Br'er Rabbit (voice)
Release Date:12/11/1946

Stormy Weather
Character:Lyles (uncredited)
Release Date:21/07/1943

The Black King
Character:Count of Zanzibar
Release Date:15/03/1932