Sheb Wooley

Actor

Born: Erick, Oklahoma, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Shelby Fredrick Sheb Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character actor and singer, best known for his 1958 novelty song The Purple People Eater. He played Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller, in the film High Noon; played Travis Cobb in The Outlaw Josey Wales; and also had a co-starring role as scout Pete Nolan in the television series Rawhide.Wooley is also credited as the voice actor who produced the Wilhelm scream sound effect.

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