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Otis René (Otis J. René Jr.) was born on 2 October, 1898 in New Orleans, LA, is an American songwriter. Discover Otis René's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Otis René networth?
| Popular As |
Otis J. René Jr. |
| Occupation |
soundtrack |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
2 October, 1898 |
| Birthday |
2 October |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, LA |
| Date of death |
April 5, 1970 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 72 years old group.
Otis René Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Otis René height not available right now. We will update Otis René's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
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| Weight |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Otis René Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Otis René worth at the age of 72 years old? Otis René’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated
Otis René's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Otis René Social Network
Timeline
He died in Los Angeles, California, in 1970, aged 71.
In 1952, with saxophonist Preston Love, René launched the short-lived Spin Records. The label released material by the Preston Love Orchestra, among others.
In 1945, René was elected president of the newly established Pacific Coast Record Manufacturers' Association.
In support of their record labels, Otis René and Leon René purchased their own record plant, but when the format changed from 78 rpm to 45rpm, they could not press the new speed. Otis René's Excelsior label existed from 1944 to 1951. His brother Leon's Exclusive Records existed from 1944 to 1950. Artists on Otis René's label included Herb Jeffries,Timmie Rogers and the Al Russell Trio.
During the 1940s, with his brother, Leon René, Otis René established and ran the independent rhythm and blues labels Exclusive Records and Excelsior Records. Otis was responsible for and publicly identified with Excelsior Records, while his brother Leon was identified with Exclusive Records. Otis René was noted to have earned $25,000 on one song in 1945, "I'm Lost", recorded by the King Cole Trio. René had written and produced the song, as well distributed the record.
He is best known as the co-author of the 1931 song "When It's Sleepy Time Down South", co-written with his brother Leon René, and Clarence Muse. Other songs co-written by Otis René include "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat", included by Murray Head on his 1975 album Say It Ain't So and "That's My Home", included by Tony Bennett on his 2002 album, A Wonderful World.
Otis René was born in New Orleans. Prior to devoting his full-time efforts to music, Otis René was a pharmacist in New Orleans. He moved to Los Angeles and married in 1930.
Otis Joseph René Jr. (October 2, 1898 – April 5, 1970) was an American songwriter and record label owner. As a songwriter, he is notable as the co-author of "When It's Sleepy Time Down South", which became a signature song for Louis Armstrong.
