Jimmy Cliff: reggae rebel
He is still celebrated for his role as headstrong country boy Ivan Martin in the iconic Jamaican film The Harder They Come. And as it turns out, Jimmy Cliff is just as determined as the character he played over 30 years ago.
The reggae veteran, who shot to international stardom with hits including Many Rivers To Cross and You Can Get It If You Really Want – both of which featured in The Harder They Come – was always clear about what he wanted to achieve. In fact, he even disobeyed his own father to pursue his career.