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U-Roy

Acting
79 years oldJones Town, Kingston, Jamaica

Biography

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

Personal Details

Born
September 21, 1941 - February 17, 2021 (age 79)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Ewart Beckford OD
IMDb Profile

Movies (3)

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

as Self

2013

Heartland Reggae
8.5

Heartland Reggae

as Self

1980

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene
6.0

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

as Self

1977