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Guy Mitchell was a singer, musician and film actor, born on February 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Guy Mitchell died on July 1, 1999 at the age of 72. Education on record includes Mission High School. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Guy Mitchell represents an era of popular song I find irresistibly charming. Born Albert George Cernik in Detroit, he sold an astonishing 44 million records and scored hits like "Singing the Blues" that crossed borders into Britain and Australia. What I value about him is not technical flash but warmth: a friendly, open voice that invited listeners in rather than dazzling them from a distance. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels well deserved. In a music landscape that often rewards spectacle, Mitchell reminds me that approachability and sincerity can carry a singer to genuine global stardom, and that legacy still resonates with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guy Mitchell
- Name (Japanese)
- ガイ・ミッチェル
- Reading
- がい・みっちぇる
- Born
- February 22, 1927 – July 1, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- singer / actor / musician / film actor / recording artist
2. Background
- High school
- Mission High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.guymitchell.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy%20Mitchell
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%83%81%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%20(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222921
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Guy Mitchell born?
Born February 22, 1927.
When did Guy Mitchell die?
Died July 1, 1999, aged 72.
Where was Guy Mitchell from?
Guy Mitchell was from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What did Guy Mitchell do?
Guy Mitchell worked as singer, actor, musician, film actor, recording artist.
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