James Arthur Griffin Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
This article is about the musician; for other James Griffins or Jimmy Griffins see James Griffin (disambiguation).James Arthur Griffin (August 10, 1943 – January 11, 2005) was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s rock band Bread. He won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1970 as co-writer of "For All We Know".
Jimmy Griffin teamed up one last time with former writing partner, Michael Z. Gordon to sing, "Something Else Altogether" which was slated to be the title song for Gordon's production of "The Devil And Daniel Webster". However, the film was never completed and it turned out to be Jimmy's last recording session. Jimmy passed away shortly after the song was finally completed. The song, "Something Else Altogether" can be heard with Jimmy singing over clips from the movie at: http://youtu.be/Tp7MXhHAXrY.
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Grew up in Memphis, Tennessee
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Accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. One of the founding members, vocalist, lead guitarist, songwriter and co-producer for the rock group Bread. Later a member of the successful bands, the Remingtons and Black Tie.
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One of three collaborating songwriters (under the pseudonym Arthur James) of the Acamdemy Award-winning song "For All We Know" from the movie "Lovers and Other Strangers."
TV Movie writer: "For All We Know" - as Arthur James
Full House
1988
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour
1977
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976
TV Special lyrics: "Sing / Close To You / For All We Know / Ticket To Ride / Only Yesterday / I Won't Last A Day Without You / Goodbye To Love" - Hits Medley '76
Gered
1973
TV Movie writer: "Love Machine"
The 43rd Annual Academy Awards
1971
TV Special writer: "For All We Know"
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
lyrics: "For All We Know", "Comin' Thru To Me", "Keepin' Free" - as Arthur James
For Those Who Think Young
1964
performer: "I'm Gonna Walk All Over This Land" / writer: "I'm Gonna Walk All Over This Land"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Top Cop
1990
Henchman (as James Griffin)
None But the Brave
1965
Pvt. Dexter
For Those Who Think Young
1964
'I'm Gonna Walk All Over This Land' Performer
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
lyricist: songs - as Arthur James
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Love! Love! Love!
1972
TV Movie
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1971
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Music, Original Song
Lovers and Other Strangers (1970)
Known for movies
White Palace (1990) as Soundtrack
John Leguizamo: The Pest (1997) as Soundtrack
Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) as Music Department
$1.1 Million
