Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. net worth is
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$250,000
Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known by the stage name Junior Walker, was an American musician. His group, Junior Walker & the All Stars, were signed to the Motown label in the 1960s, and became one of the label's signature acts. | Full Name | Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. |
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Date Of Birth | June 14, 1931 |
| Died | 1995-11-23 |
| Place Of Birth | Blytheville, Arkansas, USA |
| Occupation | Singer, saxophonist, musician |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor |
| Nicknames | Junior Walker, Walker, Junior |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walker, who was a musician but not a singer, sang lead on his hit song "Shotgun" because the singer he had hired to do it didn't show up for the recording session. Walker assumed that the label would remove his vocal track and redub it with a professional singer, but they didn't, and the song shot to #4 on the US pop charts and #1 on the R&B charts. |
| 2 | His song "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)?" was also covered by another saxophonist, Kenny G. |
| 3 | Musician (saxophonist) who gained fame as the leader of the rock band Jr. Walker and the All Stars in the 1960s, who had such hit records as "Shotgun" and "What Does It Take?". |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia III | 2016 | Video Game writer: "Shotgun" - uncredited | |
| Scandal | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| True Blood | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Pirate Radio | 2009 | writer: "Cleo's Mood" 1966 - as Autry Dewalt | |
| Definitely, Maybe | 2008 | writer: "Cleo's Mood" 1966 - as Autry Dewalt | |
| Glory Road | 2006 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry Dewalt | |
| Crossing Jordan | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Standing in the Shadows of Motown | 2002 | Documentary "Shotgun" | |
| Riding in Cars with Boys | 2001 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry Dewalt | |
| Go Tigers! | 2001 | Documentary writer: "Shoot Your Shot" - as Autry De Walt | |
| Wonder Boys | 2000 | writer: "Shoot Your Shot" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Mystery Men | 1999 | writer: "Keep, Keep Movin'" - as Autry Dewalt | |
| How Stella Got Her Groove Back | 1998 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| The Immortals | 1995 | performer: "Shotgun" - uncredited / writer: "Shotgun" - uncredited | |
| Panther | 1995/I | writer: "Shotgun" | |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | 1993 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Malcolm X | 1992 | writer: "Shotgun" | |
| American Me | 1992 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Reasonable Doubts | 1991 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Misery | 1990 | writer: "SHOTGUN" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Rocket Gibraltar | 1988 | performer: "Sexpot" | |
| Action Jackson | 1988 | writer: "SHOTGUN" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Adventures in Babysitting | 1987 | performer: "What Does It Take To Win Your Love?" - as Jr. Walker | |
| Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | 1986 | writer: "Shotgun" - as Autry DeWalt | |
| Desperately Seeking Susan | 1985 | performer: "Urgent" | |
| Heaven Help Us | 1985 | writer: "Shotgun" | |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1982 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Cooley High | 1975 | performer: "Cleo's Mood" - uncredited | |
| I Call First | 1967 | writer: "Shotgun" - uncredited | |
| The Beatles at Shea Stadium | 1966 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Shotgun" | |
| Shindig! | TV Series writer - 5 episodes, 1965 performer - 1 episode, 1965 | ||
| Hollywood a Go Go | 1965 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapeheads | 1988 | Lester Diamond |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever | 1983 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| American Bandstand's 25th Anniversary | 1977 | TV Special | Himself |
| Soul Train | 1971-1973 | TV Series documentary | Guest / Himself |
| Le grand échiquier | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
| Della | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| Shindig! | 1965 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
Known for movies
Misery (1990)
as Soundtrack
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
as Soundtrack
Malcolm X (1992)
as Soundtrack
Pirate Radio (2009)
as Soundtrack
