Hoagy Carmichael was an American actor and songwriter who is best known for his music in classics like “Stardust,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Ole Buttermilk Sky.”
Personal and Family Life
Hoagy Carmichael was born on November 22, 1899, in Bloomington, Indiana. He had two marriages, first to Ruth Meinardi from 1937 to 1955, with whom he had two children, and later to Wanda McKay from 1977 until his death in 1981. Initially, he studied law at Indiana University before choosing to pursue a career in music.
Career Highlights
Carmichael was not only a successful songwriter but also an accomplished pianist, actor, and singer. He created many famous songs and began his career in music by joining ASCAP in 1931. Some of his notable collaborators included Johnny Mercer and Frank Loesser.
Death and Legacy
Hoagy Carmichael passed away on December 27, 1981, from a heart attack in Rancho Mirage, California. His music has left a lasting impact on American culture, and he holds the record for the longest song title. His works continue to be celebrated by music lovers today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Best Years of Our Lives | 1946-12-25 | Butch Engle |
| To Have and Have Not | 1945-01-20 | Cricket |
| The Las Vegas Story | 1952-01-30 | Happy |
| Young Man with a Horn | 1950-03-01 | Willie ‘Smoke’ Willoughby |
| Johnny Angel | 1945-10-25 | Celestial O’Brien |
| Canyon Passage | 1946-07-17 | Hi Linnet |
| Belles on Their Toes | 1952-05-02 | Tom Bracken |
| Lazybones | 1941-02-20 | |
| Johnny Holiday | 1949-11-18 | Hoagy Carmichael |
| Night Song | 1948-01-20 | Chick Morgan |
| Timberjack | 1955-02-18 | Jingles |
| Topper | 1937-07-16 | Hoagy – Piano Player (uncredited) |
| Hoagy Carmichael | 1939-05-05 | Himself |
| Bix: Ain’t None of Them Play Like Him Yet | 1982-12-25 | Self |
| Hong Kong Blues | 1942-03-02 | |
| The Helen Morgan Story | 1957-05-16 | Marty Dix |
| Burke’s Law | 1963-09-20 | ‘Jango’ Jordan |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1950-09-10 | Self |
| Climax! | 1954-10-07 | Jazzman |
| The Flintstones | 1960-09-30 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Sam |
| Laramie | 1959-09-15 | Jonesy |
| Telephone Time | 1956-04-08 | |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Mystery Guest |
| Burke’s Law | 1963-09-20 | Carl Baker |
| The Rosemary Clooney Show | 1956-05-22 | Self |