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Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen

ComposerSoundCrewActor Feb 15 (died age 81) Buffalo, New York, USA 1933–2007 (74 year career)
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Biography

No American has written more first-rate songs than Arlen. He grew up in a musical family (his father was a cantor), and disappointed but didn't surprise his parents by dropping out of high school to become a musician. A stint as pianist and singer with a dance band, the Buffalodians, allowed him to escape Buffalo for New York City. Arlen stayed on after the band's demise; after some mostly unsuccessful attempts to conquer vaudeville or Broadway, Arlen stumbled onto a tune that, with lyrics by Te…

Known For

The Wizard of Oz
Film

The Wizard of Oz

Original Music Composer
A Star Is Born
Film

A Star Is Born

Original Music Composer
Love Affair
Film

Love Affair

Songs
The Country Girl
Film

The Country Girl

Songs
I Wake Up Screaming
Film

I Wake Up Screaming

Additional Music
At the Circus
Film

At the Circus

Songs
Gay Purr-ee
Film

Gay Purr-ee

Songs
Summer Stock
Film

Summer Stock

Songs

Filmography

Acting (2)

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