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Johnny Green

Johnny Green

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Waldo Green (October 10, 1908 – May 15, 1989) was an American songwriter, composer, musical arranger, conductor and pianist. He was given the nickname "Beulah" by colleague Conrad Salinger. His most famous song was one of his earliest, "Body and Soul" from the revue Three's A Crowd. Green won four Academy Awards for his film scores and a fifth for producing a short musical film, and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. He was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Known for

The Ballad of Billie Blue
The Ballad of Billie Blue
1972 • Johnny Green
La Gazza Ladra Overture
La Gazza Ladra Overture
1954 • Himself - Conductor
M-G-M Jubilee Overture
M-G-M Jubilee Overture
1954 • Himself
The Strauss Fantasy
The Strauss Fantasy
1954 • Himself as Conductor
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
1953 • Johnny Green
Capriccio Italien
Capriccio Italien
1953 • Himself - Conductor
Love on a Budget
Love on a Budget
1938 • Boy
Start Cheering
Start Cheering
1938 • Johnny Green

Full filmography

La Gazza Ladra Overture
La Gazza Ladra Overture
1954 • Himself - Conductor
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The Strauss Fantasy
The Strauss Fantasy
1954 • Himself as Conductor
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Capriccio Italien
Capriccio Italien
1953 • Himself - Conductor
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Start Cheering
Start Cheering
1938 • Johnny Green
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Radio Rhapsody
1935 • Himself
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Melody Magic
1935 • Himself
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Song Shopping
Song Shopping
1933 • Johnny Green
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Johnny Green – Biography, Known For & Filmography