Johnny Mercer
Acting Born Nov 18, 1909 Died Jun 25, 1976 Savannah, Georgia, USA 44 credits
Biography
Johnny Mercer works in acting. Born November 18, 1909 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Died June 25, 1976. Archytele tracks 44 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Ratchata Pichetshote
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Hassanat Piniwat
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Methaphat Chimkul
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Tharathon Phumphothingam
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Wanut Sangtianprapai
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Career timeline
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris · AuthorGilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris · Compositor
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
That's Entertainment, Part II · Thanks
Robin Hood · SongsRobin Hood · Lyricist
Darling Lili · Lyricist
OmnibusBarefoot in the Park · Lyricist
The Great Race · Lyricist
Charade · Songs
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonHow the West Was Won · LyricistMr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation · Original Music Composer
The Mike Douglas ShowBreakfast at Tiffany's · Songs
The Big PartyLi'l Abner · Lyricist
Kraft Music Hall
The Steve Allen ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy ShowThe Rosemary Clooney Show
Daddy Long Legs · Songs
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers · LyricistTop Banana · Songs
Those Redheads from Seattle · SongsDangerous When Wet · Lyricist
The Petty Girl · Lyricist
The Harvey Girls · LyricistThe Harvey Girls · Songs
Out of This World · Lyricist
Here Come the Waves · LyricistYouth Runs Wild · Lyricist
The Sky's the Limit · Lyricist
You Were Never Lovelier · LyricistStar Spangled Rhythm · Lyricist
Second Chorus · LyricistBlues in the Night · Lyricist
Naughty but Nice · Songs
Mr. Chump · Lyricist
Ready, Willing and Able · LyricistReady, Willing and Able · Music
To Beat the BandOld Man Rhythm
Full Filmography
44 titles- Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris (2025) Author
- Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris (2025) Compositor
- Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) Thanks
- Robin Hood (1973) Songs
- Robin Hood (1973) Lyricist
- Darling Lili (1970) Lyricist
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Barefoot in the Park (1967) Lyricist
- The Great Race (1965) Lyricist
- Charade (1963) Songs
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- How the West Was Won (1962) Lyricist
- Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) Original Music Composer
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Songs
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- Li'l Abner (1959) Lyricist
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Rosemary Clooney Show (1956) as Self
- Daddy Long Legs (1955) Songs
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Lyricist
- Top Banana (1954) Songs
- Those Redheads from Seattle (1953) Songs
- Dangerous When Wet (1953) Lyricist
- The Petty Girl (1950) Lyricist
- The Harvey Girls (1946) Lyricist
- The Harvey Girls (1946) Songs
- Out of This World (1945) Lyricist
- Here Come the Waves (1944) Lyricist
- Youth Runs Wild (1944) Lyricist
- The Sky's the Limit (1943) Lyricist
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) Lyricist
- Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) Lyricist
- Second Chorus (1941) Lyricist
- Blues in the Night (1941) Lyricist
- Naughty but Nice (1939) Songs
- Mr. Chump (1938) Lyricist
- Ready, Willing and Able (1937) Lyricist
- Ready, Willing and Able (1937) Music
- To Beat the Band (1935) as Member of the Band
- Old Man Rhythm (1935) as Colonel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johnny Mercer best known for?
Johnny Mercer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), Robin Hood (1973), Robin Hood (1973), Darling Lili (1970).
When and where was Johnny Mercer born?
Johnny Mercer was born on November 18, 1909 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. They passed away on June 25, 1976.
How many credits does Johnny Mercer have?
Johnny Mercer has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2025.
What is Johnny Mercer's background in cinema and television?
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 ...
Johnny Mercer by the numbers
44credits
36films
8TV series
1935–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 52
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 57
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self — aged about 46
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest — aged about 46
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 51
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self — aged about 48
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