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Buck Washington | |
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| Born | Ford Lee Washington October 16, 1903 |
| Died | January 31, 1955 (aged 51) New York City, U.S. |
| Years active | 1910s–1954 |
| Known for | Half of Buck and Bubbles duo |
| Spouse |
Flash Amber Vincson
(m. 1927–1955) |
Ford Lee "Buck" Washington (October 16, 1903 – January 31, 1955) was an American vaudeville performer, pianist, and singer. He was best known as half of the duo Buck and Bubbles, who were the first black artists to appear on television, with John W. Bubbles, his performance partner for 40 years.[1]