Johnny Mercer
Actor · Lyricist · Songs · Music
Born Nov 18, 1909 · Savannah, Georgia, USA
Active 1935–1976 · Awards: Academy Award for Best Original Song, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Trustees Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Academy Award for Best Original Song
John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter, singer, and record label executive. He co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessmen Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
Filmography
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) — SongsRobin Hood (1973) — Songs · LyricistCharade (1963) — SongsBarefoot in the Park (1967) — LyricistSeven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) — LyricistHow the West Was Won (1962) — LyricistThe Great Race (1965) — LyricistMr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) — Original Music ComposerYou Were Never Lovelier (1942) — LyricistDaddy Long Legs (1955) — SongsThe Harvey Girls (1946) — Lyricist · SongsTo Beat the Band (1935) — Member of the BandMr. Chump (1938) — LyricistBlues in the Night (1941) — LyricistSecond Chorus (1941) — LyricistThe Sky's the Limit (1943) — LyricistDarling Lili (1970) — LyricistDangerous When Wet (1953) — LyricistOut of This World (1945) — LyricistLi'l Abner (1959) — LyricistNaughty but Nice (1939) — SongsStar Spangled Rhythm (1942) — LyricistOld Man Rhythm (1935) — ColonelThose Redheads from Seattle (1953) — Songs