Johnny Mercer
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. He is best known as a Tin Pan Alley lyricist, but he also composed music and was a popular singer who recorded his own as well as others' songs from the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s. Mercer's songs were among the most successful hits of the time, including "Moon River", "Days of Wine and Roses", "Autumn Leaves", and "Hooray for Hollywood". He wrote the lyrics to more than 1,500 songs, including compositions for movies and Broadway shows. He received nineteen Oscar nominations, and won four Best Original Song Oscars.
Acting
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
TV
Omnibus
as Self
1967
TV
Kraft Music Hall
as Self
1958
TV
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Guest
1956
TV
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
Movie
Old Man Rhythm
as Colonel
1935
Movie
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Movie
To Beat the Band
as Member of the Band
1935
TV
The Rosemary Clooney Show
as Self
1956
TV
The Big Party
as Self
1959
Crew
Movie
Robin Hood
Songs
1973
Movie
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Songs
1961
Movie
Charade
Songs
1963
Movie
Barefoot in the Park
Lyricist
1967
Movie
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Lyricist
1954
Movie
How the West Was Won
Lyricist
1962
Movie
The Great Race
Lyricist
1965
Movie
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Original Music Composer
1962
Movie
Daddy Long Legs
Songs
1955
Movie
You Were Never Lovelier
Lyricist
1942
Movie
The Harvey Girls
Lyricist
1946
Movie
Second Chorus
Lyricist
1941