Johnny Mercer

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Role

Actor | Writer

Date of birth

11/18/1909

Date of death

06/25/1976

Place of birth

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Johnny Mercer

Biography

Johnny Mercer started his career as singer and songwriter for Paul Whiteman. He started writing songs for Hollywood in 1935, where he also had a few small parts in musicals. Among his famous songs is the inoffical anthem of Hollywood, "Hooray For Hollywood" that he wrote for the movie "Hollywood Hotel". He also had radio programs and made records, some with Bing Crosby.

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