Cliff Edwards

Biography

Clifton Avon "Cliff" Edwards was an American musician and actor known for his jazzy renditions of pop standards and novelty tunes in the 1920s and early 1930s. His rendition of "Singin' in the Rain" became a hit, topping the charts in 1929. Later, he found success as a voice actor, including iconic roles such as Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio and Dandy Crow in Dumbo.