Mac Davis

American songwriter, singer and actor (1942–2020)
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Morris Mac Davis was an American songwriter, singer, performer, and actor. A native of Lubbock, Texas, he enjoyed success as a crossover artist, and during his early career he wrote for Elvis Presley, providing him with the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation". 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.

Date of Birth21st January 1942
Date of Death29th September 2020
Age at Death78 Years
Zodiac SignAquarius
CountryUnited States of America
Current CityLubbock
Birth PlaceLubbock
Death PlaceNashville
NationalityUnited States of America
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Instrumentsvoice
Occupationmusician, singer, actor, songwriter, stage actor, film actor
Awards
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame