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David Ruffin (Davis Eli Ruffin (Ruff, The Temptations)) was born on 18 January, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, USA, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover David Ruffin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?

Popular As Davis Eli Ruffin (Ruff, The Temptations)
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 18 January, 1941
Birthday 18 January
Birthplace Whynot, Mississippi, USA
Date of death 1 June, 1991
Died Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality United States

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David Ruffin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 50 years old, David Ruffin height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Height 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Who Is David Ruffin's Wife?

His wife is Sandra Ruffin (2 March 1978 - 18 July 1984) ( divorced), Joy Hamilton (April 1976 - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Sandra Ruffin (2 March 1978 - 18 July 1984) ( divorced), Joy Hamilton (April 1976 - ?) ( divorced)
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David Ruffin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Ruffin worth at the age of 50 years old? David Ruffin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated David Ruffin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1941

The man most of us know by his unmistakable, calming yet disturbed raspy voice was born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, in Whynot, Mississippi. His father, Eli Ruffin, was a Baptist minister. Only months after his birth his mother Ophelia Ruffin died, and his father later remarried, to a schoolteacher. David began singing and touring at a very young age with his father and siblings in a gospel group. Leaving home at 13 to pursue the ministry, it was David's select showmanship that caught the eyes of some in the secular music industry.

1960

He then moved to Detroit, Michigan, and was signed to Anna Records in 1960 and then Check-Mate Records in 1961. David didn't have hits with either label, but they were good showcases for his vocal ability and talent.

His voice proved to be powerful, as he went on to sing lead on Temptations hits that brought joy and happiness in the turbulent times of the 1960s. These times also proved to be turbulent for the group, however. Tensions arose when David asked for billing before the group, a practice common among vocal groups of the time.

1964

In 1964 he joined The Temptations, who had yet to chart a hit, at Motown Records.

1965

The "Tempts"' hitless status changed in March of 1965 with the classic "My Girl", on which David sang lead. The song stayed at #1 for eight weeks, and the rest is history. The same showmanship that brought David into the R&B industry caught the attention of fans around the world. His stage performance was dynamic. His dramatic hand gestures and slipping out of chorus to fall to his knees wasn't all this tall, slender man wearing black-framed glasses could do.

1967

The Temptations were voted the 67th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by "Rolling Stone".

1968

Not only did David not get his name above the group's, but he was dismissed from the group in 1968. He was Still under contract at Motown, though, and his solo career got off to a promising start with the ballad "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me"). Subsequent releases failed, however, as did duets with his brother Jimmy Ruffin. Few of the songs charted and he blamed Motown for not properly promoting his music.

1979

In 1979 he left the label and went to Warner Brothers, where his career unfortunately went into a complete decline. He later rejoined The Temptations for a reunion tour, but after that he fell obscurity, and his personal life also took a downward spiral when it came to light that he was suffering from substance abuse and depression.

1980

Despite the ego and attitude problems he developed towards the end of his tenure with The Temptations-- which stayed with him for the remainder of his life despite his attempts to change-- he always remained good friends with fellow Temptations singer Eddie Kendricks, who toured with Ruffin in the 1980s.

1986

He eventually reunited with former Temptations colleague Eddie Kendricks (who was now also a solo artist) in 1986, and they began touring and performing with 'Artists Against Apartheid', Live-Aid, and Hall & Oates.

1998

Portrayed by Leon in The Temptations biographical miniseries The Temptations (1998).