Jack Ackerman

American actor and songwriter. Worked with Billy Preston. Born on September 20, 1931 in New Jersey, USA. Died on April 27, 1991 (age 59) in Los Angeles, California, USA. ASCAP IPI #55219292 (61 songs) He was known for his acting in movies such as Shadows (1958), Faces (1968) and Tell Me in the Sunlight (1965). He not only acted in "Faces" but also wrote some of the music and lyrics for the songs in the movie. He also wrote songs for “The Ziegfeld Follies” on Broadway. He formed a songwriting collaboration with Billy Preston, having 10 songs recorded by Preston on the Motown and A&M labels. In film, he fomed a partnership with actor John Cassavetes, scoring for his independent films as well as acting in some of them. He charted as a songwriter with "Lasting Love" by Sal Mineo, which hit #25 in 1957 (co-written with Hunt Stevens).