Scatman Crothers was a talented musician and actor, but he is most well-known for his roles as Hong Kong Phooey and for his performance in The Shining.Crothers was born in the year 1910 in the city of Terre Haute in the state of Indiana. He began his musical education at Wilberforce University, where he majored in piano performance after having started playing the piano at a young age.
After some time, he uprooted his life and relocated to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in music and acting.Crothers had a lengthy and fruitful career in both the music industry and the film industry. In addition to his work in The Shining, he has roles in movies such as The Sting, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and The Cannonball Run.
He also had a successful career as a voice actor, contributing his voice to well-known characters including Hong Kong Phooey and Jazz the Gorilla on The Electric Company. His work in this capacity was critically acclaimed.Crothers went away in the year 1986, when he was 76 years old.
He was well-liked by those in the entertainment business and will be remembered for the numerous things he contributed to the fields of music and film.