Johnny Mercer
- January 5, 2024
- Songwriter
Quick Facts
Full Name | Johnny Mercer |
Occupation | Songwriter |
Date Of Birth | Nov 18, 1909(1909-11-18) |
Age | 115 |
Date Of Death | June 25, 1976, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA |
Birthplace | Savannah |
Country | United States |
Horoscope | Scorpio |
Johnny Mercer Biography
Name | Johnny Mercer |
Birthday | Nov 18 |
Birth Year | 1909 |
Place Of Birth | Savannah |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Father | George Anderson Mercer |
Mother | Lillian Elizabeth (née Ciucevich) |
Spouse | Ginger Mehan |
Johnny Mercer is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on November 18, 1909 in Savannah, United States. Songwriter whose hits included “Fools Rush In” and “Jeepers Creepers.” He co-founded Capitol Records.
His 1941 song One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) and his 1942 song That Old Black Magic were hits for Frank Sinatra.
He was exposed to blues music at an early age, giving him a unique sound among the primarily white songwriters of his age. He was married to chorus girl Ginger Meehan on June 8, 1931, and the couple had two children together.
Johnny Mercer Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Songwriter |
House | Living in own house. |
Johnny Mercer is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Mercer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He took a chance and pitched a comic song to Eddie Cantor, who liked it enough to become an early booster of his career.
His first major Hollywood hit was I’m an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande, which was performed in the 1936 film Rhythm on the Range by Bing Crosby.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Johnny Mercer Dating?
According to our records, Johnny Mercer married to Ginger Mehan. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Mercer’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny Mercer celebrates birthday on November 18 of every year.
Why is Johnny Mercer famous?
Mercer founded Capitol Records in Hollywood in 1942 , with the help of producer Buddy DeSylva and record store owner Glen Wallichs. He also co- founded Cowboy Records. As the founder active in the management of Capitol during the 40s, he signed many of its important recording artists, including Nat “King” Cole.
Who originally wrote Moon River?
Henry Mancini
Who is Johnny Mercer in Georgia?
Johnny Herndon Mercer (1909-1976) was one of the most popular and successful songwriters of the 20th century and one of Georgia’s most well-known and talented native sons. He wrote more than 1,700 songs in his lifetime and sung and recorded many of them as well.
Where is Johnny Mercer from?
Savannah, GA
Is Johnny Mercer still an MP?
Military career Mercer retired from military service in December 2013 with the rank of captain. Two years after becoming an MP, in June 2017, Mercer published We Were Warriors: One Soldier’s Story of Brutal Combat, a memoir of his upbringing and army service, especially his time in Afghanistan.