Guy Mitchell
Guy Mitchell | |
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Mitchell in a publicity photo in 1957 | |
| Born | Albert George Cernik February 22, 1927 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1999 (aged 72) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Spouses | Elsa Sorensen
(m. 1956; div. 1965)Betty Jeane Ruth (m. 1974) |
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| Years active | 1947–1999 |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1945–1947 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Guy Mitchell (born Albert George Cernik; February 22, 1927 – July 1, 1999) was an American pop singer and actor, successful in his homeland, the UK, and Australia. He sold 44 million records, including six million-selling singles. His best-known songs include "My Heart Cries for You", "Heartaches by the Number" and "Singing the Blues".
In the fall of 1957, Mitchell starred on the eponymous ABC's The Guy Mitchell Show. He also acted in a number of films such as Those Redheads From Seattle and Red Garters, and appeared on TV as George Romack on the 1961 NBC western detective series Whispering Smith, and on the 1990 BBC drama series Your Cheatin' Heart.