- Johnny Harra
Johnny Harra was cast as the 42 year old “Elvis” in the 1981 docudrama “This Is Elvis” – Warner released the movie on dvd on August 10, 2007. This movie is the only movie sanctioned by the Elvis Presley estate. Johnny was one of 5 actors to portray “Elvis” in the movie. The filming took place inside Graceland and acting the death scene was very stressful on Johnny. For the movie, Johnny was told he had to gain 42 pounds in three months to play the part, so he ate lots of pies. He lost the weight after the movie, but it came back with a vengeance, and he still struggles with it.
Johnny Harra has been featured in many newspapers and magazines, and on national TV shows like Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson and Dick Clark. Johnny has traveled internationally performing his “Profiles of Presley” show.
Past Appearances:
August 16, 1977 – Holiday Inn, Gigis’ Club, Dallas Fort Worth Airport
August 29, 1977 – Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas to a crowd of over 20,000
October 18, 1977 – National Examiner, “The closest facsimile they could get to their rock idol, Elvis Presley ”
March 21, 1978 – The Star, “This one’s daughter is a look-a-like too.” Johnny Harra is not just another Presley impersonator – his looks, life and family bear a stunning resemblance to the late rock superstar.
1979 – Merv Griffin Show
July 1979 – The Hot Times, Elvis’ Lookalike: Johnny Harra
July 25, 1980 – Las Vegas Mirror Spotlight, “Elvis is gone and yet lives.” “There are several individuals who keep The King’s memory alive, his voice, his moves, his songs and on top is Johnny Harra!
March 10, 1981 – Dallas Morning News, “Elvis Clone Has Double” Frisco, Texas – Elvis looks so much like his idol that people constantly stare at him in amazement and wonder “Can that be Elvis”
February 25, 1982 – Red Bird Mall, Concert, an estimated 200,000 customers visited the Mall during the 3 day event which generated in excess of $73,000.00 in free publicity in Dallas.
April, 1978-1981 – Silver Bird Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada – along with Bobby Morris (Elvis’s conductor)
February 23, 1983 – Dick Clark Productions
April 24, 1984-1985 – Villa Club, Lubbock, Texas - Elvis Impersonator makes hits in city with “King” profiles.
2001-2003 – Red River Club, Dallas, Texas
*August 16, 2007 Hailed as “The Best Elvis Impersonator There Ever Was”
*Promoted as BEST “Elvis” impersonator by: Dick Clark, Burt Reynolds and the Jordanaires (Elvis’s back-up singers) for the purpose of “This Is Elvis” Movie.
*Johnny Portrayed “Elvis” in the movie: “This Is Elvis”
Johnny Harra has a website: http://www.johnnyharrathelegend.com/
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