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Jimmy Cliff is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor from Jamaica who specializes in ska and reggae music. He is primarily recognized for popularizing reggae among a global audience. He was picked as one of Jamaica’s ambassadors to the World’s Fair when he was only 16 years old.

Jimmy Cliff’s  Net Worth & Salary

Jimmy Cliff has a net worth of $18 million dollars.

Jimmy Cliff’s Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education

Jimmy Cliff is James Chambers’ birth name. On April 1, 1948, he was born in Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica.

His parents divorced when he was quite young, and he was raised by his father and grandmother. As a result, he does not have many unforgettable memories with his mother.

His father was severe, although his grandma was gentle and would let him do what he wanted. His father and grandmother died later in life.

Later, he wished to meet his mother, the woman who gave birth to her. His older brother knew where she was and went to meet her.

She didn’t recognize him either because she had gone when he was quite small. He admired her and grew close to her over time.

In addition, he bought a property for her in St James, and they got quite close before she died.

He began his career as a musician, singer, and actor by writing songs in elementary school. Later, while attending Kingston Technical High School, he honed his skills.

Cliff began competing in local talent contests and contacting possible producers while still in high school.

He had many songs out when he was 14, including “Hurricane Hattie.” His song “Hurricane Hattie” became a hit, paving the way for the rest of his career.

Soon after, he was consistently generating local hits and attracting notice throughout his birth country.

Jimmy Cliff’s Professional Career

Jimmy Cliff was born with the skill and knew what he wanted to achieve from childhood. Because of his talent, he was given opportunities as well.

Jimmy Cliff then signed with Island Records and relocated his career to the United Kingdom.

Cliff’s career took off in the late 1960s. He began collaborating with other artists and garnered praise from great performers such as Bob Dylan.

Cliff dabbled in acting while he was in his early twenties. In 1973, he appeared on the soundtrack of the reggae film The Harder They Come, which he also produced. This was a huge success on a global scale.

Cliff’s success grew as reggae became more popular in the music business. He released a number of albums, toured for several years, collaborated with well-known artists such as Kool & the Gang, Sting, Annie Lennox, and The Rolling Stones, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. His song “Shelter of Your Love” was featured in the 1988 film Cocktail.

Cliff and another musician worked on the song “Hakuna Matata” for the soundtrack of the film “The Lion King” in 1995. The song was also made available as a single.

In 2002, he performed at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, and the following year, a song of his was placed on the soundtrack of the film Something’s Gotta Give.

Jimmy is the only living musician to have received the Order of Merit, Jamaica’s highest distinction for achievements in the arts and sciences.

Cliff is most known for songs like “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and “The Harder They Come.”

His songs include “Reggae Night” and “Hakuna Matata,” as well as versions of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” and Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” from the film Cool Runnings. In 2010, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his role in the film performers.

Jimmy Cliff’s Rumors & Controversy

There was a rumor going around as Cliff was commenting on Sunday’s contentious Super Bowl commercial, which featured a white person wandering around with a Jamaican accent.

Cliff’s performance of “Come On, Get Happy” is featured in the much-discussed Vo commercial.

Jimmy Cliff’s Height & Weight

Jimmy Cliff’s physical appearance, his height is listed as 5 feet 5 inches and his weight is unknown.

His hair and eyes are also black. There isn’t a lot of information available concerning his bodily measurements.

Jimmy Cliff’s Social Media

Jimmy is a frequent user of social media. He is active on Facebook and Instagram.

His Facebook page has 474k followers, and his Instagram page has 1.8k followers.

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Quick Facts of Jimmy Cliff

• He is best known for introducing reggae to an international audience.
• When he was just 16-years-old he was chosen to be one of Jamaica’s representatives at the World’s Fair.
• James Chambers’ birth name is Jimmy Cliff.
• Cliff experimented with acting when he was in his early 20s.
• In 1973, he was featured in the soundtrack for, the reggae film The Harder They Come, which was also produced by himself only.