Mac Davis
American songwriter, singer and actor (1942-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78
Morris Mac Davis was an American songwriter, singer, performer, and actor. A native of Lubbock, Texas, he enjoyed success as a crossover artist and writing for Elvis Presley during his early career, providing him with the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation".
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Kris Kristofferson Also in Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
Dabney Coleman Also in Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
Jon Gries Produced Jackpot (2001)
Arnon Milchan Produced Deck the Halls (2006)
Ken Annakin Directed Cheaper to Keep Her (1981)- Ted Kotcheff Directed North Dallas Forty (1980)
Kevin Connor Directed What Price Victory
Leanna Creel Produced Possums (1998)
John Whitesell Directed Deck the Halls (2006)
Jeremy Kagan Directed The Sting II (1983)
Frank Yablans Produced North Dallas Forty (1980)- Jennings Lang Produced The Sting II (1983)
Sam Pillsbury Directed Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
Michael Costigan Produced Deck the Halls (2006)
Michael Polish Directed Jackpot (2001)
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A subsequent solo career in the 1970s produced hits such as "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me". Davis also starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows.
