Johnnie Ray
American singer and pianist (1927–1990)
John Alvin Ray was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Highly popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor to what became rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music, and his animated stage personality. Tony Bennett called Ray the "father of rock and roll", and historians have noted him as a pioneering figure in the development of the genre.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1954) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 7 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | There's no business like show business | Walter Lang | 117 min | Color | ||
| 1954 | There’s No Business Like Show Business. | Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp | 117 min | 35mm | Color | sound |