Biography
John Lester Nash Jr. (August 19, 1940 – October 6, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now". Primarily a reggae and pop singer, he was one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae music in Kingston.
Born in Houston, Texas, USA, he was also an actor known for Deep Blue Sea (1999), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and Take a Giant Step (1959). He was married to Carlie Collins and Doris Vann. He died on October 6, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA.
From Wikipedia.
Filmography
Cast Credits

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1973

Rock Concert
Character: Self
TV • 1973

The Midnight Special
Character: Self
TV • 1972

Love Is Not a Game
Character: Robert
MOVIE • 1971

Top of the Pops
Character: Self
TV • 1964

The Merv Griffin Show
Character: Self
TV • 1962

Key Witness
Character: Apple
MOVIE • 1960

Take a Giant Step
Character: Spencer Scott
MOVIE • 1959

The Dick Clark Show
Character: Self
TV • 1958

American Bandstand
Character: Self
TV • 1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Character: Self
TV • 1957
Crew