Johnny Grant

Birth Name:

John Grant

Birth Place:

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor

In 1980, he was made an honorary Mayor of Hollywood
Was the first person to receive two Order of California honors
In 2009, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
Was best known for his work officiating the unveiling of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Served as an ambassador for the United Service Organizations
During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps
Was one of the co-hosts of the first ever national telethon

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