Daily BirthdaysJerry Reed
Jerry Reed Hubbard (born March 20, 1937, Atlanta, Georgia, USA) was the second child born to Robert and Cynthia Hubbard. Unfortunately, Reed's parents separated four months after his birth and he and his sister spent seven years in foster homes or orphanages. Reed was reunited with his mother and stepfather in 1944. Music and impromptu performances helped ease the stressful times the new family was under.
By high school, Reed was already writing and singing music and in his Freshman and Sophomore years he took acting roles in school plays. He played at local clubs and was signed by Capitol Records to a three-year recording contract in 1955 and later moved to RCA. His number 1 hits include When You're Hot, You're Hot (1971), Lord, Mr. Ford (1973), and She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft) (1982). He also received the Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 1971 and 1993.
Reed's acting career began in 1975 with his debut in the film W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings but his most memorable character is Cledus Snow from the three Smokey and the Bandit films.
Jerry Reed Facts
| Birth Name | Jerry Reed Hubbard |
| Occupation | Musician, Actor |
| Birthday | March 20, 1937 (71) |
| Sign | Pisces |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Height | 6' 1" (1m85) |