Harold Arlen

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Harold Arlen

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.

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Harold Arlen
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Arlen in 1960
Born
Hyman Arluck

(1905-02-15)February 15, 1905
DiedApril 23, 1986(1986-04-23) (aged 81)
Cause of deathCancer
Spouse
Anya Taranda
(m. 1937; died 1970)
ChildrenAdopted his brother's son in 1985[1]
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