Merle Travis: Merle Travis. Soundtrack: Thank You for Smoking. Merle Travis was born on 29 November 1917 in Rosewood, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Thank You for Smoking (2005), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) and From Here to Eternity (1953). He was married to Mary E. Johnson Edwards and Judy Hayden. He died on 20 October 1983 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA.
Known For: Thank You for Smoking (Soundtrack("Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!")), Joe Versus the Volcano (Soundtrack("Sixteen Tons")), From Here to Eternity (Sal Anderson), Galloping Thunder (Guitar Player)