Johnny Mathis

Pop Singer

Birthday September 30, 1935

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Gilmer, TX

Age 89 years old

#20,429 Most Popular

About

Jazz and pop singer best known for his #1 hit "Chances Are." He has sold more than 350 million records throughout his career. He won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2003 Grammy Awards.

Before Fame

He earned four athletic letters during high school. His goal originally was to become a teacher, enrolling in San Francisco State University.

Trivia

He was was discovered by Helen Noga, co-owner of the Black Hawk Club and The DownBeat Club.

Family Life

He was the fourth child of seven to his parents Clement and Mildred Mathis. In 2017, he came out as gay in an interview with US Magazine. 

Associated With

He appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

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