Jimmy Cliff

Biography

The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, OM, was a Jamaican musician and actor renowned for his contributions to reggae music, which helped popularize the genre internationally. He starred in the landmark film The Harder They Come, whose soundtrack featured iconic songs like "Many Rivers to Cross" and "Wild World". A multi-talented artist, Cliff was also a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor with numerous film credits to his name.