Johnny Burke

Johnny Burke (October 3, 1908 — February 25, 1964) was a lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular songs in America between the 1920s and 1950s. Burke was born in Antioch, California. When still young, the family moved to Chicago, where Johnny's father founded a construction business. As a youth, he studied the piano and some drama also. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he played piano in the orchestr... More

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  • Oct 3, 1908

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  • Feb 25, 1964 (age 55 years)

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  • Burke, Johnny

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  • 1944

Academy Award for Best Original Song Winners

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