Person Open DS/UK/14913 Proby; P.J. (1938-); American singer, songwriter, actor Proby P.J. 1938- American singer, songwriter, actor Male Born James Marcus Smith

P.J. Proby (born James Marcus Smith, November 6, 1938) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. In addition to his recording career, he has also portrayed Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison in musical theater productions. The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested to him by his friend Sharon Sheeley, who had had a boyfriend of the same name at high school. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/9/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bc93067b-3f8b-4ea6-8eea-4ce219746c85