Biography
Buddy Pepper (born Jack Retherford Starkey, April 21, 1922 β February 7, 1993) was an American pianist, songwriter, arranger and actor, known as one of three writers of Billboard's top tune of 1953, "Vaya Con Dios," which has been recorded over 500 times. He also wrote several songs for Universal Pictures' films, including Mister Big (1943). In 1959, he wrote the title song for the Oscar-winning film Pillow Talk, which actress Doris Day sang during the opening credits.
In addition to his contributions in the film industry, Pepper was also known as the piano accompanist, arranger, and even vocal coach of such stars as Judy Garland, Margaret Whiting, Marlene Dietrich, Smilin' Jack Smith, and Lisa Kirk.
Filmography
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Movies 8
Humphrey (archive sound)
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 (2004)
Movie
Songs
Pillow Talk (1959)
Movie
5.33
Atlantic Coxswain
Blondie Goes to College (1942)
Movie
Humphrey - Studio Guide
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
Movie
8
Morthy Witherspoon
Golden Hoofs (1941)
Movie
Flatfoot
Streets of New York (1939)
Movie
Boy
Gangster's Boy (1938)
Movie
Friend
That Certain Age (1938)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.16
Based on 24.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1938
1939
1941
2004
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1922-04-21
Deathday1993-02-07 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceLa Grange, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJack R. Starkey
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