Age, Biography and Wiki
Minnie Pearl (Sarah Colley) was born on 25 October, 1912 in Centerville, Tennessee, USA, is an Actress, Soundtrack. Discover Minnie Pearl's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Minnie Pearl networth?
| Popular As |
Sarah Colley |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1912 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Centerville, Tennessee, USA |
| Date of death |
4 March, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 84 years old group.
Minnie Pearl Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Minnie Pearl height not available right now. We will update Minnie Pearl's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Minnie Pearl's Husband?
Her husband is Henry Cannon (23 February 1947 - 4 March 1996) ( her death)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Henry Cannon (23 February 1947 - 4 March 1996) ( her death) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Minnie Pearl Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Minnie Pearl worth at the age of 84 years old? Minnie Pearl’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated
Minnie Pearl's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
Biography in: "American National Biography." Supplement 1, pp. 476-478. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
Profiled in book "Funny Ladies" by Stephen Silverman. [1999]
She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1992 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, DC.
In 1991 was one of 13 recipients of the National Medal of Art.
Received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award in 1987.
She was diagnosed with cancer in 1985, and recovered after a double mastectomy.
Appeared weekly on The Nashville Network's "Nashville Now" from 1984 to 1991 in a Friday night segment called "Let Minnie Steal Your Joke" in which Pearl would read gags submitted by viewers to the studio audience and the most popular by the audience's response would receive a prize.
Though not a country hitmaker, she did place a song in the top 10 of Billboard magazine's country singles chart in 1966 -- "Giddyup Go Answer," a recited answer song offering a different perspective to Red Sovine's No. 1 hit "Giddyup Go."
Minnie Pearl had two fast food chains in the southern United States during the 1960s and 1970s. They were "Minnie Pearl's Roast Beef" and "Minnie Pearl's Chicken." The slogan for both chains was "Howww-deeee-licious!"
Until his death in 1958, was frequently teamed with actor/comedian Rod Brasfield on the Grand Ole Opry.
First country music performer to be surprised with their life story on the 1950's series "This Is Your Life". Though stunned by the surprise, Minnie Pearl knew this was her big chance on network television and milked her appearance for all the comedy she could muster, leading to a highly active career as a guest performer on scores of non-country variety programs and talk shows.
Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville, intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's work. Her first Grand Old Opry appearance was on the radio show in 1940, followed by 27 years of touring.
