Johnny Mandel
Composer

Johnny Mandel Net Worth

Johnny Mandel was a renowned composer born in New York City on November 23, 1925. He was known for his work in pop music, film, and jazz, and is most famous for composing the theme song for the film and TV versions of "M*A*S*H", "Suicide is Painless". In 2011, he was honored with the NEA Jazz Masters Award.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 23, 1925
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

Known for his work in pop music, film, and jazz. He composed "Suicide is Painless," the theme for the film and TV versions of "M*A*S*H." He received the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011.

Before Fame

His earliest credit comes from the 1958 film "I Want to Live!," which was nominated for a Grammy.

Trivia

He worked with many of history's most famous artists, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Count Basie, Peggy Lee, and Anita O'Day.

Family Life

He was found to have perfect pitch by his mother Hannah, an opera singer, when he was five. He married Martha Blanner in 1970, with whom he had a daughter named Marrisa in 1976.

Associated With

He co-wrote the theme song for the film "The Sandpiper" with Paul Francis Webster. It won the 1965 Academy Award for Best Song and the 1966 Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

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