- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 71
- Birth Place: Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica
- Height: 1.65 m (5′ 5″)
- Marital Status: Married
- Full Name: James Chambers
- Nationality: Jamaican
- Date of Birth: April 1, 1948
- Ethnicity: Jamaican
- Occupation: Musician, Singer and Actor
- Education: Kingston Technical School
- Children: 3 (Nabiyah, Aken and Lilty)
Jimmy Cliff has an estimated net worth of $10 million. A famous Jamaican actor, singer, and musician, Jimmy Cliff is the only living recipient of Order of Merit Award which is the higher honor given by the Jamaican government for significant achievements in the field of arts and sciences.
He is famous for his “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, “Many Rivers To Cross” and “The Harder They Come” songs which popularized reggae music across the globe. He released the song “Hakuna Matata” in 1995 which came from the soundtrack of The Lion King film. On March 15, 2010, Jimmy Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Wyclef Jean. Jimmy Cliff is also known for his appearance in the film titled “The Harder They Come”.