Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Born 30/07/1944 in Somerton district of St. James, Jamaica

The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, OM (30 July 1944 – 24 November 2025), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor. At the time of his death, he was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as "Sitting in Limbo," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "Many Rivers to Cross" from the soundtrack to The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae across the world; and his covers of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" and Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" from the film Cool Runnings. Outside of the reggae world, he is probably best known for his film appearance in The Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff was one of five performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, OM (30 July 1944 – 24 November 2025), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor. At the time of his death, he was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as "Sitting in Limbo," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "Many Rivers to Cross" from the soundtrack to The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae across the world; and his covers of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" and Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" from the film Cool Runnings. Outside of the reggae world, he is probably best known for his film appearance in The Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff was one of five performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Filmography (Movies)

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:01/03/2021

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes

Character:Self

Release Date:18/10/2019

ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff

ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff

Character:Himself

Release Date:12/10/2018

Dear Jerry - Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia

Dear Jerry - Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia

Character:Self

Release Date:14/10/2016

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

Character:Self

Release Date:12/12/2014

Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals

Character:Self

Release Date:16/08/2013

Marley

Marley

Character:Self

Release Date:20/04/2012

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul

Character:Himself

Release Date:18/02/2011

Titãs - A Vida Até Parece Uma Festa

Titãs - A Vida Até Parece Uma Festa

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:16/01/2009

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:01/01/2009

Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2

Formel Eins - Die Kultvideos Vol. 2

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:17/08/2008

Jimmy Cliff - Moving On

Jimmy Cliff - Moving On

Character:Singer

Release Date:01/01/2006

Rude Boy: The Jamaican Don

Rude Boy: The Jamaican Don

Character:Wise Man

Release Date:14/02/2003

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute

Character:Self - Perfomer

Release Date:01/12/1999

Acústico MTV: Titãs

Acústico MTV: Titãs

Character:Self

Release Date:07/03/1997

Marked for Death

Marked for Death

Character:Himself

Release Date:05/10/1990

A Reggae Session

A Reggae Session

Character:Self

Release Date:01/03/1988

Club Paradise

Club Paradise

Character:Ernest Reed

Release Date:11/07/1986

Jimmy Cliff - Rockpalast 84

Jimmy Cliff - Rockpalast 84

Character:

Release Date:01/08/1984

Bongo Man

Bongo Man

Character:Self

Release Date:12/12/1982

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

Character:Self

Release Date:01/01/1977

The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

Character:Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin

Release Date:01/08/1972

This Is Ska

This Is Ska

Character:Himself

Release Date:01/01/1964

Television Appearances

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