Johnny Marks was an American songwriter born on November 10, 1909 in Mount Vernon, NY. He is best known for writing some of the most beloved holiday songs, such as "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." His songs have become timeless classics and are still enjoyed by people around the world during the holiday season.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)
About
Wrote A Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and other holiday standards.
Before Fame
He attended Colgate University and Columbia University and earned a Bronze Star and four Battle Stars in World War II.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1981.
Family Life
He married Margaret May Marks and was the nephew of famed Manhattan businessman Marcus M. Marks.
Associated With
His songs were hits for such artists as Gene Autry and Burl Ives.