About Jimmy Bryant
Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 93). Jimmy Bryant was an American singer, composer and musician.
James Howard Bryant (June 2, 1929 – June 22, 2022) was an American singer, arranger and composer. He is best known for providing the singing voice of Tony (played onscreen by Richard Beymer) in the 1961 film musical West Side Story. While he received no screen credit, he states that Beymer was "a nice guy, and every time he did an interview he would mention my name."
with whom he is often confused.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Bryant?
American musician
When was Jimmy Bryant born?
Jimmy Bryant was born on 2 June 1929 in Birmingham.
When did Jimmy Bryant die?
Jimmy Bryant died on 22 June 2022 in Los Angeles.
What was Jimmy Bryant's occupation?
Jimmy Bryant was a singer, composer and musician.
What nationality was Jimmy Bryant?
Jimmy Bryant was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Bryant (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Bryant. https://biography.guide/jimmy-bryant-singer/
MLA: "Jimmy Bryant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-bryant-singer/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Bryant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-bryant-singer/.
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