Basil Marceaux

Politician

Birthday May 26, 1952

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Pennsylvania

Age 71 years old

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About

Political candidate who unsuccessfully campaigned for the Republican nomination during the 2010 Tennessee gubernatorial election. He is also known for having created a viral internet video in which he sings a Christmas song. The song went on to be sold on iTunes.

Before Fame

He studied business administration at Edmonson Junior College in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Trivia

He unsuccessfully campaigned out of Tennessee's third congressional district for a place in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Family Life

He and his wife, Getona Deaver, became parents to two children.

Associated With

His gubernatorial campaign was poked fun at by popular political comedy TV host, Stephen Colbert.