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Jerry Leiber

Acting

0.5 Popularity Apr 25, 1933 (78 years old) Los Angeles, California, U.S

Jerry Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his songwriting partnership with Mike Stoller. Together, they wrote many of the biggest hits of the 1950s and 1960s, including "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "Yakety Yak," ...

Biography

Jerry Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his songwriting partnership with Mike Stoller. Together, they wrote many of the biggest hits of the 1950s and 1960s, including "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," and "Kansas City."

Leiber and Stoller met as teenagers in Los Angeles in the early 1950s, and began writing and producing music together. They quickly gained success with their first hit, "Hound Dog," which was originally recorded by blues singer Big Mama Thornton and later made famous by Elvis Presley.

Throughout their career, Leiber and Stoller worked with a wide variety of artists, including The Coasters, The Drifters, Ben E. King, and Elvis Presley. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

Leiber passed away on August 22, 2011, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential songwriters and producers in the history of rock and roll.

Filmography 96

2000
Regina Coeli Movie

as Gattara

2000
Father Matteo TV

as Testimone

1998
The Scent of the Night Movie

as Waitress (uncredited)

1995
Who Killed Pasolini? Movie

as Woman at Idroscalo

1992
Ricky & Barabba Movie

as Ammalata all'ospedale, dietro il paravento

1991
Faccione Movie

as Domestica

1990
The Comics Movie

as un'invitata al matrimonio

1990
Watch Out for Perestroika Movie

as fruttivendola

1990
1989
I Won the New Year's Lottery Movie

as portiera del condominio

1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Movie

as Citizen (uncredited)

1988
My House My House... Movie

as Vedova sfrattata dalla baracca abusiva

1987
Teresa Movie

as madre della sposa

1987
1987
The boys of 3rd C TV

as Zia di Bruno

1986
Storia d'amore Movie

as Sora Assunta

1985
Colpo di fulmine Movie

as Attilia

1985
1985
Cinecittà Cinecittà TV

as Troupe Member (uncredited)

Photos 1

Jerry Leiber Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday April 25, 1933 (78 years old)
Died August 22, 2011
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, U.S
Years Active 1971 - 2000
Popularity 0.5
Career Stats
96 Total Credits
91 Movie Roles
5 TV Roles
1 Photos