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Johnny Grant (May 9, 1923 – January 9, 2008) was an American radio personality and television producer who also served as the honorary mayor of Hollywood, in which capacity he was often present at Hollywood community functions, including the unveiling of new stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Radio personality, Television producer
- May 9, 1923, Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
- 1939–2008
- January 9, 2008 (aged 84), Hollywood, California, U.S.
Learn about the life and achievements of Johnny Grant, the Tinseltown's Honorary Mayor who was a radio and TV personality, a producer, a host and a humanitarian. From his early days as a radio disc jockey and TV commentator to his roles as a star-studded parade producer and a Hollywood centennial celebrant, Grant was a legend in the entertainment industry and a community leader.
Jan 10, 2008 · Johnny Grant, the avuncular honorary mayor of Hollywood who hosted red carpet Oscar arrivals and Walk of Fame festivities, has died of natural causes at 84. He was a USO ambassador, a radio and TV personality, and a friend to many celebrities and presidents.
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Jan 10, 2008 · Grant was found dead Wednesday in his 14th-floor suite at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Police said he apparently died of natural causes. He was 84. That star, plus his handprints and...
Jan 10, 2008 · Johnny Grant, the honorary of mayor of Hollywood, died Wednesday. He was 84. Grant is perhaps best known for hosting star dedications on Hollywood's Walk of Fame as well as hosting the town's...
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Jun 7, 2014 · Hollywood’s honorary mayor Johnny Grant has died at the age of 84. Grant –one of the movie industry’s most enthusiastic supporters for over 50 years–passed away on Wednesday evening in his...
Johnny Grant was born on May 9, 1923 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Hollywood Homicide (2003), Gene Autry: America's Cowboy (2000) and Mask of the Dragon (1951). He died on January 9, 2008 in Hollywood, California, USA.
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