John Leventhal

Film Producer

Birthday December 18, 1952

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace New York

Age 72 years old

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About

Songwriter and music producer who penned more than 100 songs, working with such artists as Rosanne Cash, Michelle Branch, Loudon Wainwright, Willie Nelson, and Emmylou Harris. He earned a 1998 Grammy Award for the writing and production of the Shawn Colvin hit 'Sunny Came Home.'

Before Fame

He rose to fame after producing Shawn Colvin's acclaimed 1989 LP, Steady On.

Trivia

He produced David Crosby's third solo recording, Thousand Roads.

Family Life

He married singer Rosanne Cash, the daughter of Johnny Cash. They raised their children primarily in New York City.

Associated With

He produced Marc Cohn's 1993 album The Rainy Season.