Sam Phillips
(1923-2003)

American businessman, record executive, record producer and DJ (1923–2003) – Sam Phillips was born in Florence (City and county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States) on January 5th, 1923 and died in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States) on July 30th, 2003 at the age of 80. Today Sam Phillips would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Sam Phillips when he died?

Sam Phillips died in 2003 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 5th, 1923 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Florence City and county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
Death Date	July 30th, 2003 (Wednesday)
Death place	Memphis City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Sam Phillips

Birthday

When was Sam Phillips born?

Sam Phillips was born on January 5th, 1923.

Death

When did Sam Phillips die?

Sam Phillips died on July 30th, 2003 at the age of 80 in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States). Today Sam Phillips would be 101 years old.