What is Gene Austin doing now? Ethnicity, Age, Height, Net Worth



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Gene Austin (born February 26, 1900, in Gainesville, Texas, United States – died December 24, 1972, in Beverly Hills, California, United States) was an American singer and songwriter, one of the first “crooners”. His 1920s recordings sold millions of copies and brought him international fame. His most popular song was “My Blue Heaven” (1927).

Early Life

Austin was born in Gainesville, Texas, to Emma (née Manlove) and Charles Austin. His parents divorced when he was a child, and his mother moved to California. Austin was raised by his grandparents in Sherman, Texas. He attended local schools and then the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied law.

Career

Austin began his musical career as a songwriter. In 1918, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a singer and pianist in nightclubs. He made his first recordings for the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1919. His first hit song was “My Blue Heaven” (1927). Austin’s other popular songs included “When My Sugar Walks Down the Street” (1928) and “The Lonesome Road” (1930).

In the early 1930s, Austin toured Europe and Asia with great success. He continued to make records and tour throughout the 1930s and 1940s. In the 1950s, he appeared on television and in nightclubs. He also made several films, including The Gene Austin Story (1957).

Austin retired from performing in the early 1960s but continued to make occasional appearances. He died in 1972 at the age of 72.

Net Worth

Austin’s net worth was estimated to be $5 million at the time of his death.

Relationships

In 1926, Austin married actress Kathryn Crawford. The couple divorced in 1930. Austin married his second wife, actress Tamara Drasin, in 1934. The couple divorced in 1940. Austin married his third wife, actress Carol Haney, in 1943. The couple divorced in 1949.

Physical Characteristics

Austin was 6 feet (1.83 m) tall and weighed 160 pounds (73 kg).

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia