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
Robin Hood (1973) — Songs · LyricistDarling Lili (1970) — LyricistBarefoot in the Park (1967) — LyricistThe Great Race (1965) — LyricistCharade (1963) — SongsHow the West Was Won (1962) — LyricistMr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) — Original Music ComposerBreakfast at Tiffany's (1961) — SongsLi'l Abner (1959) — LyricistDaddy Long Legs (1955) — SongsSeven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) — LyricistDangerous When Wet (1953) — LyricistThose Redheads from Seattle (1953) — SongsThe Harvey Girls (1946) — Lyricist · SongsOut of This World (1945) — LyricistThe Sky's the Limit (1943) — LyricistYou Were Never Lovelier (1942) — LyricistStar Spangled Rhythm (1942) — LyricistBlues in the Night (1941) — LyricistSecond Chorus (1941) — LyricistNaughty but Nice (1939) — SongsMr. Chump (1938) — LyricistTo Beat the Band (1935) — Member of the BandOld Man Rhythm (1935) — Colonel