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John Herndon Mercer was an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer. He was also a record label executive who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessman Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
Birth Name
John Herndon Mercer
Born
Thursday, 18 November 1909
Died
Friday, 25 June 1976
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| No One But Me | Self | 2012 |
| Michael Feinstein's American Songbook | Self | 2010 |
| Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me | Self / (archive footage) | 2009 |
| Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' | Self | 1997 |
| Parkinson | Self | 1971 |
| Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
| In Concert | Self | 1970 |
| ABC's Nightlife | Self | 1964 |
| The Hollywood Palace | Self - Singer | 1964 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Guest | 1962 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1972 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1971 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1971 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song Score | Nominated |
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1966 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1966 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song | Nominated |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1963 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1962 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1952 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1947 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1944 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1944 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1943 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1942 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
