Slim Whitman was born on January 20, 1923 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He was married to Geraldine "Jerry" Christ. He died on June 19, 2013 in Orange Park, Florida, USA.
Outside of country fandom, Whitman is, arguably, best known for Tim Burton's use of a song of his in the 1996 sci-fi parody, Mars Attacks! (1996). Whitman's voice is discovered to be the secret weapon against the little green men.
Dapper, mustachioed country singer whose career has spanned almost six
decades. Known for his phenomenal high notes and yodeling
ability.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1709 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Recorded "Mockin' Bird Hill (Auf der Alm in Tirol".
As a teenager, he was regarded as having potential as a baseball player.