Harold Arlen
American composer of popular music (1905-1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer.[2] He composed over 500 songs. He is known for composing the songs for the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow".[3][4] Arlen won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1939.
Harold Arlen | |
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.jpg) Arlen in 1960 | |
| Born | Hyman Arluck February 15, 1905 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1986 (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Spouse |
Anya Taranda
(m. 1937; died 1970) |
| Children | Adopted his brother's son in 1985[1] |
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