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Johnny Grant (May 9, 1923 – January 9, 2008) was an American radio personality and television producer who also served as the honorary mayor of Hollywood, in which capacity he was often present at Hollywood community functions, including the unveiling of new stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An intersection just north of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue is designated “Johnny Grant Way.”

• Born: May 9, 1923 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
• Died: January 9, 2008 (aged 84) Hollywood, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Radio personality Television producer
• Years active: 1939–2008
• Notable credit(s): (Honorary) “Mayor of Hollywood”

Read more about Johnny Grant at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

• For television
  6809 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Highland and Orange

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