George Gershwin
American composer and pianist (1898–1937)
George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn and died on July 11, 1937 in Hollywood, aged 38. Recorded occupations: composer, jazz pianist, songwriter, film score composer, painter and conductor. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: music, jazz, musical play and pop music. Notable works include “The Man I Love”, “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Porgy and Bess” and “An American in Paris”. Honours include Grammy Trustees Award, Congressional Gold Medal, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards. Member of George & Ira Gershwin.
- Born
- September 26, 1898 · Brooklyn
- Died
- July 11, 1937 · Hollywood
- Age at death
- 38
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- composer, jazz pianist, songwriter, film score composer, painter, conductor
- Notable works
- The Man I Love, Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris
- Honours
- Grammy Trustees Award, Congressional Gold Medal, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards
- Wikipedia editions
- 78 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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