"The Steve Allen Plymouth Show" Johnny Mercer, Steve Allen circa 1960
Caption: "The Steve Allen Plymouth Show" Johnny Mercer, Steve Allen circa 1960
Soundtrack, Music Department, Actor
Born: November 18, 1909
Star sign: Scorpio
Known for: L.A. Confidential (1997), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Minority Report (2002), My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Source: IMDB
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,...