Terry Fator

Terry Fator, aka "The Human Jukebox" is a ventriloquist and impressionist from Dallas, Texas. He was the winner of Season 2 of America's Got Talent, and received the million dollar prize. He was born on June 10, 1965 in Dallas, Texas. His father is Jeff Fator. His mother is Marie Sligh, who is a Cedar Creek area real estate agent. Marie Sligh's husband David Sligh, is the uncle of Chris Sligh, an American Idol season 6 finalist

He was born on June 10, 1965 in Dallas, Texas. His father is Jeff Fator. His mother is Marie Sligh, who is a Cedar Creek area real estate agent. Marie Sligh's husband David Sligh, is the uncle of Chris Sligh, an American Idol season 6 finalist

The beginning of Fator's ventriloquism career dates back to when he was in fifth grade. While searching for a book for an assignment on Valentine's Day, he came across a book about ventriloquism. Later he purchased a Willie Talk dummy from Sears. Throughout his childhood, Fator entertained family and friends with his ventriloquism. He also did impersonations of singers and actors. He became the lead singer of show band called 'Texas the Band' when he was 20, and incorporated his puppet Walter T. Airedale into his shows. Per the suggestion of his manager, Fator decided to join his two talents, ventriloquism and impersonations.