Description: (Singer and Actor Best Known for His 1960s Hit ‘Big Bad John')
Jimmy Ray Dean was a notable American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman famous for establishing the Jimmy Dean sausage brand. He became well-known for his television appearances on CBS and rose to stardom with the success of his popular song "Big Bad John." Additionally, his television show featured the skills of puppeteer Jim Henson, and he made appearances in the Daniel Boone TV series. Dean also had a significant role in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and was later nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame after his passing.