Real name: John Francis Burke

American lyricist (3 October 1908, Antioch, California, USA — 25 February 1964, New York, NY, USA)

Please use Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke when credited with Jimmy Van Heusen
Do not confuse with songwriter Joe Burke (3) or Sonny Burke.

Often regarded as one of the finest writers of popular songs in USA between the twenties and fifties.
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. 469 song titles are listed at ASCAP.