Johnny Marks
Johnny Marks · Arts & Literature
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
1909, Mount Vernon, New York, USA — 1985, New York City, USA
United States
Johnny Marks is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Johnny Marks was an American songwriter who specialized in Christmas music and wrote 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' (1949), one of the best-selling songs of all time, along with 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' and 'A Holly Jolly Christmas.' He was Jewish, and is often noted as an example of a Jewish songwriter who authored beloved American Christmas standards. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Source: Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Source: Songwriters Hall of Fame
