Johnny Harra
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Johnny Lee Harra was an American Elvis impersonator. He began impersonating Elvis at the age of 11 and was cast as the 42 year old Elvis in the 1981 docudrama This Is Elvis
. Harrra, one of five actors to portray Elvis in the movie, was featured in two scenes from the re-enactment of August 16, 1977, filmed at Graceland
. After many years in seclusion he returned to the stage before the 25th anniversary of Elvis' death.
In year 95 took second place as the best imitator of the world during the twentieth century. The title was usurped by a Colombian
Harra was featured in newspapers and magazines, and on national TV shows like Merv Griffin
, Johnny Carson
and Dick Clark. Johnny traveled internationally performing his “Profiles of Presley” show. He died on March 30, 2011, aged 64.
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis is a 1981 documentary film directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo, based on the life of Elvis Presley. It combined archival footage with reenactments, and narration by pop singer Ral Donner. It was screened out of competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival...
. Harrra, one of five actors to portray Elvis in the movie, was featured in two scenes from the re-enactment of August 16, 1977, filmed at Graceland
Graceland
Graceland is a large white-columned mansion and estate that was home to Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee. It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community about 9 miles from Downtown and less than four miles north of the Mississippi border. It currently serves as...
. After many years in seclusion he returned to the stage before the 25th anniversary of Elvis' death.
In year 95 took second place as the best imitator of the world during the twentieth century. The title was usurped by a Colombian
Harra was featured in newspapers and magazines, and on national TV shows like Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. was an American television host, musician, actor, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986 Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show on Group W Broadcasting...
, Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 years . Carson received six Emmy Awards including the Governor Award and a 1985 Peabody Award; he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987...
and Dick Clark. Johnny traveled internationally performing his “Profiles of Presley” show. He died on March 30, 2011, aged 64.