Sonny Terry, a renowned composer and actor, entered this world on October 24, 1911, in the charming city of Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America.
Throughout his illustrious career, Terry garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in a multitude of films, including the iconic comedy, The Jerk, released in 1979, the suspenseful thriller, House at the End of the Street, which premiered in 2012, and the hilarious coming-of-age story, Superbad, which debuted in 2007.
Tragically, Sonny Terry's life came to a close on March 11, 1986, in Mineola, Long Island, New York, United States of America.