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Category Search - lyricist (Writer of words for songs)
(87 found)
Babydaddy
singer
,
musician
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Scott Hoffman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1976
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Glam rock group
Scissor Sisters
vocalist and instrumentalist.
Azealia Banks
rapper
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Azealia Amanda Banks
Also Known As:
Miss Bank$
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
31 May 1991
Age today:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
212
.
Susan Blanchard (socialite)
lyricist
,
producer
,
socialite
Real/Birth Name:
Susan Jacobson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 March 1928
Age today:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
daughter of
Dorothy Kiaora Blanchard
ex-wife of
Henry Fonda
Younger than Henry Fonda by 22 years.
wife of
Richard Widmark
, until his death.
Younger than Richard Widmark by 13 years.
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Dorothy Kiaora Blanchard
Brief Facts:
Theatrical lyricist and producer and socialite.
Brandon Boyd
singer
,
lyricist
,
painter
,
musician
,
writer
,
photographer
Real/Birth Name:
Brandon Charles Boyd
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1976
Age today:
44, 27 days before his 45
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Band
Incubus
. Book
White Fluffy Clouds: Found Inspiration Moving Forward
.
Edie Brickell
singer
,
writer
,
composer
,
lyricist
,
folk
,
bluegrass
,
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Edie Arlisa Brickell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 April 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Paul Simon
Younger than Paul Simon by 24 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movie
Born on the Fourth of July
. Broadway musical play
Bright Star
.
Lew Brown
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Brownstein
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 December 1893
Death Date:
5 February 1958
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Odessa, Russian Empire
Brief Facts:
Wrote words for songs
Button Up Your Overcoat
,
The Best Things in Lfe are Free
,
Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries
. Often teamed with
Ray Henderson
,
Buddy De Sylva
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Felice Bryant
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 August 1925
Death Date:
22 April 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Boudleaux Bryant
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Boudleaux Bryant by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Wrote over 800 songs including
Rocky Top
,
Wake Up Little Susie
,
All I Have to Do Is Dream
,
Bye Bye Love
with husband
Boudleaux Bryant
- many for the Everly Brothers.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1985.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1991.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Music City Walk of Fame
2006.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
1999.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986.
Geezer Butler
lyricist
,
musician
,
bassist
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Terence Michael Joseph Butler
Nickname(s):
Terry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 July 1949
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Bassist for group
Black Sabbath
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1992.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1992 as a member of group
Black Sabbath
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Black Sabbath
.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005 as a member of group
Black Sabbath
.
Sammy Cahn
lyricist
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Cohen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 June 1913
Death Date:
15 January 1993
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Love and Marriage
,
High Hopes
,
Three Coins in the Fountain
. With
James Van Heusen
, songs
Love and Marriage
,
My Kind of Town
,
High Hopes
,
All the Way
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6540 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry2 February 1990
Canibus
rapper
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Germaine Williams
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Jamaica
Brief Facts:
Reputation as a rhymer. Album
As the Rap World Turns
with
LL Cool J
.
Jerry Cantrell
musician
,
singer
,
lyricist
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 March 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Tacoma, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Grunge/metal band
Alice in Chains
as a guitarist and lead vocalist.
Irene Cara
actor
,
singer
,
dancer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Irene Cara Escalera
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
18 March 1959
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Fame
,
Flashdance
,
Sister Sister
. Sang theme song for
Fame
. Wrote words for song
Flashdance - What a Feeling
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bronx Walk of Fame
2011.
Jim Carroll
poet
,
lyricist
,
writer
,
musician
,
basketball
,
punk
Real/Birth Name:
James Dennis Carroll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 August 1949
Death Date:
11 September 2009
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
USA
Brief Facts:
Song
People Who Died
. Album
Catholic Boy
. Band
The Jim Carroll Band
, new wave/punk rock. Book which became a movie
The Basketball Diaries
documents his teenage years and drug addiction.
June Carroll
lyricist
,
singer
,
writer
,
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
June Sillman
Gender:
Female
Brief Facts:
Performed in Broadway revue
New Faces of 1962
songs
Love Is a Simple Thing
,
Penny Candy
.
Betty Comden
lyricist
,
actor
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Basya Cohen
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 May 1919
Death Date:
23 November 2006
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Incorrectly reported as Elizabeth Cohen birth name. Worked with composer
Adolph Green
. Winner of multiple Tony Awards, including musical play
Hallelujah, Baby!
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1991.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1980.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Marc Connelly
writer
,
director
,
producer
,
lyricist
,
educator
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Marcus Cook Connelly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1890
Death Date:
21 December 1980
Age at Death:
90, 8 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Madeline Hurlock
Older than Madeline Hurlock by 6 years.
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Brief Facts:
Received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1930. Play
The Green Pastures
. Movie
The Spirit of St. Louis
.
Andrea Corr
singer
,
musician
,
lyricist
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Andrea Jane Corr
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 May 1974
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Brief Facts:
Performs and sings with Irish pop group
The Corrs
. Album
VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live in Dublin
. Movie
Evita
in a minor role.
Fanny Crosby
lyricist
,
religion
,
poet
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Frances Jane Crosby
Also Known As:
Frances van Alstyne
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
24 March 1820
Death Date:
12 February 1915
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Putnam County, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Blind since shortly after birth. Writer of the words for many popular Christian Protestant hymns. Song
Blessed Assurance
(...Jesus is mine...Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine.) and songs
I Am Thine, O Lord
,
Rescue the Perishing
,
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
,
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
,
To God Be the Glory
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1975.
Ben Cross
actor
,
writer
,
director
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Bernard Cross
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 December 1947
Death Date:
18 August 2020
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Movies
Chariots of Fire
,
First Knight
,
A Bridge Too Far
,
Star Trek (2009)
.
Hal David
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Lane David
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 May 1921
Death Date:
1 September 2012
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Lyricist with
Burt Bacharach
on songs
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
,
I'll Never Fall in Love Again
,
Do You Know the Way to San Jose
,
Walk on By
,
What the World Needs Now Is Love
,
I Say a Little Prayer
,
Alfie
,
What's New Pussycat
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2012.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1984.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry14 October 2011
Buddy De Sylva
lyricist
,
writer
,
producer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
George Gard De Sylva
Also Known As:
B.G. "Buddy" De Sylva
B.G. De Sylva
Nickname(s):
Buddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1895
Death Date:
11 July 1950
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Often teamed with
Lew Brown
,
Ray Henderson
. Co-founder of Capitol Records.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry4 June 1992
Blossom Dearie
singer
,
jazz
,
musician
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Margrete Blossom Dearie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 April 1924
Death Date:
7 February 2009
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
East Durham, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Cabaret singer and pianist. Member of group
Blue Flames
.
Doug E. Fresh
rapper
,
singer
,
composer
,
lyricist
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas E. Davis
Nickname(s):
The Human Beatbox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Barbados
Brief Facts:
Movies
Tapeheads
,
Ghostbusters II
. Song
La Di Da Di
.
Vernon Duke
composer
,
lyricist
,
military
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Vladimir Dukelsky
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Scores for Broadway and London plays. US Coast Guard in World War II. Songs
April in Paris
,
Taking a Chance on Love
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Fred Ebb
lyricist
,
Tony Award
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Fred Ebb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1928
Death Date:
11 September 2004
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Lyricist of musicals with
John Kander
. Musicals
Cabaret
,
Chicago
,
Kiss of the Spider Woman
. Movie
Funny Lady
. Song
New York, New York
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1998.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1983.
Theater Hall of Fame
1991.
Ray Evans
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Bernard Evans
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 February 1915
Death Date:
15 February 2007
Age at Death:
92, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Salamanca, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Lyrics for songs
Mona Lisa
,
Buttons and Bows
,
Silver Bells
,
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
. Duo
Livingston & Evans
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry12 January 1995 as a member of group
Livingston & Evans
.
Everlast
rapper
,
lyricist
,
actor
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Erik Schrody
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 August 1969
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Valley Stream, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
House of Pain
. Albums
Shamrocks and Shenanigans
,
White Trash Beautiful
. Song
What It's Like
. Movie
Judgement Day
. White rapper.
Eyedea
rapper
,
singer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Larsen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 November 1981
Death Date:
16 October 2010
Age at Death:
28, 24 days before his 29
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Brief Facts:
Duo
Eyedea & Abilities
. Died in sleep, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Fashion
rapper
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Berntony Smalls
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Group
The Beatnuts
.
Dani Filth
singer
,
writer
,
lyricist
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Lloyd Davey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 July 1973
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Founder of heavy metal band
Cradle of Filth
.
Sylvia Fine
lyricist
,
composer
,
producer
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Sylvia Fine
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 August 1913
Death Date:
28 October 1991
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Danny Kaye
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Danny Kaye by less than 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Songs
Lullaby in Ragtime
,
The Five Pennies
.
Gloria Gaither
singer
,
composer
,
lyricist
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Gloria Sickal
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 March 1942
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Michigan, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Bill Gaither
Younger than Bill Gaither by 5 years.
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Brief Facts:
TV show
Homecoming
. Member
The Bill Gaither Trio
. Southern gospel singer. Composer with her husband. Often the lyricist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1997.
Ira Gershwin
lyricist
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Israel Gershowitz
Also Known As:
Israel Gershwin
Arthur Francis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1896
Death Date:
17 August 1983
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
George Gershwin
Older than George Gershwin by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Duo
George & Ira Gershwin
. Songs
But Not for Me
,
Embraceable You
,
I Can't Get Started
,
I Got Rhythm
,
Nice Work if You Can Get It
,
They Can't Take That Away from Me
,
Someone to Watch Over Me
,
S Wonderful
,
Strike Up the Band
. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama 1932.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Gold Medal
1985.
Great American Songbook Hall of Fame
2015.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1971.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry5 June 1998 as a member of group
George & Ira Gershwin
.
Kathie Lee Gifford
tv
,
singer
,
actor
,
producer
,
style
,
writer
,
composer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Kathryn Lee Epstein
Also Known As:
Kathie Lee Johnson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 August 1953
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Paris, France
Relationships:
mother of
Cassidy Gifford
mother of
Cody Gifford
wife of
Frank Gifford
, until his death.
Younger than Frank Gifford by 23 years.
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Descendants:
Cody Gifford
Cassidy Gifford
Brief Facts:
TV show
Live with Regis and Kathie Lee
. Co-host. TV show
Hee Haw Honeys
. Co-host fourth hour of TV show
Today
. A clothing line. Albums
Goodnight, Angel
,
Party Animals
. Wrote and produced the play
Under the Bridge
. Sang songs on TV show
Name That Tune
. Composer of Broadway musical
Scandalous
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
2015.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Gilbert
lyricist
,
director
,
producer
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
William Schwenck Gilbert
Also Known As:
Sir Willam S. Gilbert
W. S. Gilbert
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1836
Death Date:
29 May 1911
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Knighted. Composer duo
Gilbert and Sullivan
fame. Musical (operetta) (movie)
The Mikado
,
The Pirates of Penzance
.
Gerry Goffin
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Gerald Goffin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 February 1939
Death Date:
19 June 2014
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Carole King
Older than Carole King by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Songs
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
,
Some Kind of Wonderful
,
Take Good Care of My Baby
,
The Loco-Motion
,
Hey Girl
,
Up on the Roof
,
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
,
Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)
,
Just Once in My Life
,
Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
. Many songs written with
Carole King
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1987.
Otto Harbach
lyricist
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Otto Abels Hauerbach
Also Known As:
Otto Abels Harbach
Otto A. Harbach
Otto A. Hauerbach
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 August 1873
Death Date:
24 January 1963
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Indian Love Call
,
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
. Broadway musical
No, No, Nanette
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
E.Y. Harburg
lyricist
,
writer
,
producer
,
accident
,
blacklist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Isadore Hochburg
Also Known As:
Edgar Yip Harburg
E.Y. Harburg
Nickname(s):
Yip
Yipsel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1896
Death Date:
5 March 1981
Age at Death:
84, 34 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
, used in movie
The Wizard of Oz
. Song
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
. Died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1971.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Lorenz Hart
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Lorenz Hart
Also Known As:
Larry Hart
Nickname(s):
Larry
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Worked with
Richard Rodgers
as composer. Movie/musical
Pal Joey
. Called "Larry" by all his friends.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Moss Hart
writer
,
director
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Moss Hart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 October 1904
Death Date:
20 December 1961
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Kitty Carlisle
, until he died.
Older than Kitty Carlisle by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Broadway musical play
My Fair Lady
. Movies
A Star is Born (1954)
,
Winged Victory
. Lyrics of song
The Whiffenpoof Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
1972.
Jerry Herman
composer
,
lyricist
,
director
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Gerald Sheldon Herman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 July 1931
Death Date:
26 December 2019
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musical theatre. Tony Awards and nominations. Broadway musicals
Hello, Dolly!
,
La Cage aux Folles
,
Mame
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
2010.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1982.
Theater Hall of Fame
1986.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7095 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater1 February 1994
Jules Irving
producer
,
actor
,
director
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Jules Israel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 April 1925
Death Date:
28 July 1979
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
father of
Amy Irving
father of
David Irving
husband of
Priscilla Pointer
, until he died.
Younger than Priscilla Pointer by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
David Irving
Amy Irving
Brief Facts:
TV mini-series
Loose Change
.
Anthony Kiedis
singer
,
lyricist
,
producer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Kiedis
Also Known As:
Tony Flow
Cole Dammett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 November 1962
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Lead vocals and foundng member of
Red Hot Chili Peppers
. Movie
F.I.S.T.
acting with name Cole Damett.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
Red Hot Chili Peppers
.
Larry LaPrise
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Roland Lawrence LaPrise
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 January 1912
Death Date:
2 January 1996
Age at Death:
84, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Held copyright for song
The Hokey Pokey
for a time. He and two others, his group
The Ram Trio
, wrote the lyrics. Authorship was disputed in court.
Jerry Leiber
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Jerome Leiber
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 April 1933
Death Date:
22 August 2011
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote the words to songs
Hound Dog
,
Jailhouse Rock
,
Young Blood
,
Searchin'
,
Yakety Yak
,
On Broadway
,
There Goes My Baby
,
Charlie Brown
,
Along Came Jones
,
Poison Ivy
. Duo
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1985.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry3 November 1994 as a member of group
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
.
Alan Jay Lerner
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Jay Lerner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 August 1918
Death Date:
14 June 1986
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musical movies
My Fair Lady
,
Gigi,
,
Camelot
. Especially teamed with
Frederick Loewe
. Song
I Could Have Danced All Night
. Married eight times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1985.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1971.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Seth MacFarlane
writer
,
actor
,
producer
,
director
,
lyricist
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 October 1973
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Kent, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
A Million Ways to Die in the West
. TV series
Family Guy
,
American Dad!
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
2020.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6259 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry23 April 2019
Billy Mackenzie
singer
,
lyricist
,
suicide
,
overdose
Real/Birth Name:
William MacArthur Mackenzie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 March 1957
Death Date:
22 January 1997
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Dundee, Scotland, UK
Brief Facts:
High tenor voice Scottish singer. Founding member, group
Associates
. Overdosed on a combination of paracetamol and prescription medication in the garden shed of his father's house.
Johnny Mercer
singer
,
lyricist
,
composer
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
John Herndon Mercer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1909
Death Date:
25 June 1976
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
I'm an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande
,
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
,
Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
,
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
,
One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)
,
Lazybones
,
The Glow-Worm
,
Something?s Gotta Give
,
That Old Black Magic
,
In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
,
Autumn Leaves
,
Moon River
,
Summer Wind
. Co-founder of Capitol Records.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1980.
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
2007.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1971.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1628 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Bob Merrill
composer
,
lyricist
,
suicide
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Robert Merrill Levan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 May 1921
Death Date:
17 February 1998
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Lyricist for musical/movie
Funny Girl
. Songs
Don't Rain on my Parade
,
(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window?
,
People
,
Mambo Italiano
. Broadway musical plays
Funny Girl
,
Breakfast at Tiffanys
. Suicide by gunshot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1987.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
composer
,
actor
,
rapper
,
writer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 January 1980
Age today:
41, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway musicals
In the Heights
,
Hamilton: An American Musical
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
2018.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater30 November 2018
Monty Norman
singer
,
composer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Monty Noserovitch
Also Known As:
Monte Norman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1928
Age today:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Stepney, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Composed song
The James Bond Theme
used in movie
Dr. No
and all sequels.
Ivor Novello
composer
,
lyricist
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
David Ivor Davies
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 January 1893
Death Date:
6 March 1951
Age at Death:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Brief Facts:
Wrote the song
Keep the Home Fires Burning
, popular in World War I days. Acted in Alfred Hitchcock's movie
The Lodger
. Wrote and starred in several London musicals.
Laura Nyro
composer
,
musician
,
lyricist
,
singer
,
jazz
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Laura Nigro
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
18 October 1947
Death Date:
8 April 1997
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
She pronounced the name "NEER-oh". Song
Wedding Bell Blues
,
Stoned Soul Picnic
,
And When I Die
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
2001.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2010.
Per Ohlin
musician
,
singer
,
lyricist
,
metal
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Per Yngve Ohlin
Also Known As:
Per "Dead" Ohlin
Nickname(s):
Dead
Pelle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 January 1969
Death Date:
8 April 1991
Age at Death:
22
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Västerhaninge, Stockholm County, Sweden
Brief Facts:
Lead vocals, black metal band
Mayhem
. Often cut himself at live performances. Suicide, slit his wrists and throat with a knife and then shot himself in the forehead with a shotgun. He left a brief suicide note apologizing for firing a gun indoors. The first sentence written on the note was: "Excuse the blood." A bandmate made necklaces with bits of his skull.
Kenny Ortega
choreographer
,
director
,
producer
,
Broadway
,
composer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth John Ortega
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 April 1950
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Palo Alto, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Choreographed movies
Dirty Dancing
,
Pretty in Pink
,
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
,
St. Elmo's Fire
,
High School Musical
,
High School Musical 2
,
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
. Broadway musical
Marilyn
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry24 July 2019
Neil Peart
lyricist
,
musician
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Neil Ellwood Peart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1952
Death Date:
7 January 2020
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Brief Facts:
Last name pronounced PEERT. Main Lyricist and drummer. Member of band
Rush
. Songs
Tom Sawyer
,
Limelight
,
The Spirit of Radio
. Awarded Officer of the Order of Canada 1996.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Canada's Walk of Fame
1999.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
1994.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2013.
Canada's Walk of Fame
1999 as a member of group
Rush
.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
1994 as a member of group
Rush
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
Rush
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry25 June 2010 as a member of group
Rush
.
Molly Picon
actor
,
singer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Małka Opiekun
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 February 1898
Death Date:
5 April 1992
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Yiddish theatre star. Movie musical
Fiddler on the Roof
in role of
Yentl
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1993.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Doc Pomus
singer
,
musician
,
composer
,
blues
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Jerome Solon Felder
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1925
Death Date:
14 March 1991
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Lyricist for songs
A Teenager in Love
,
Save the Last Dance for Me
,
This Magic Moment
and more.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1992.
Cole Porter
composer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Cole Albert Porter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 June 1891
Death Date:
15 October 1964
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Peru, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Musical movies
Anything Goes
,
Kiss Me Kate
. Album
Bing Crosby Sings Cole Porter Songs
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Great American Songbook Hall of Fame
2012.
Legacy Walk
2014.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Louis Prima
singer
,
bandleader
,
actor
,
composer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Prima
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 December 1910
Death Date:
24 August 1978
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Keely Smith
Older than Keely Smith by 21 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Name pronounced "Loo-ee Pree-ma." Song
That Old Black Magic
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1993.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1615 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry25 July 2010
Prodigy
rapper
,
lyricist
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Johnson
Also Known As:
P
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 November 1974
Death Date:
20 June 2017
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Hempstead, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Died from sickle-cell anemia. Group
Mobb Deep
. Three and a half year sentence for unlawful gun possession. Albums
H.N.I.C.
,
Return of the Mac
.
Tim Rice
lyricist
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Timothy Miles Bindon Rice
Also Known As:
Sir Tim Rice
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 November 1944
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Musicals
Jesus Christ Superstar
,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
,
Evita
,
Aida
. Was made a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1999.
Theater Hall of Fame
2016.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater20 October 2008
Minnie Riperton
singer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Minnie Julia Riperton
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 November 1947
Death Date:
12 July 1979
Age at Death:
31
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Maya Rudolph
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Maya Rudolph
Brief Facts:
Words to song
Lovin' You
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Billy Rose
producer
,
lyricist
,
composer
,
director
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
William Samuel Rosenberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 September 1899
Death Date:
10 February 1966
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Height:
4 feet 11 inches (149.86 cm)
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Eleanor Holm
Older than Eleanor Holm by 14 years.
ex-husband of
Fanny Brice
Younger than Fanny Brice by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Devil's Advocate
,
A League of Their Own
,
The English Patient
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Swimming Hall of Fame
1995.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Adrian Ross
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Reed Ropes
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Rewrote words for musical
Mirette
.
Jerry Ross
composer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Jerold Rossberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 March 1926
Death Date:
11 November 1955
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musicals
Pajama Game
,
Damn Yankees
. Songs
Hey There
,
Hernando's Hideaway
,
Whatever Lola Wants
,
Steam Heat
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
2013.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1982.
Harry Ruby
lyricist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Rubenstein
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Often teamed with
Bert Kalmar
. Song
Who's Sorry Now?
. Wrote movie
The Life of the Party (1937)
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Carole Bayer Sager
composer
,
lyricist
,
singer
,
writer
,
painter
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Carole Bayer
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 March 1947
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Burt Bacharach
Younger than Burt Bacharach by 18 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Songs
The Prayer
,
That's What Friends Are For
. Broadway musical
Georgy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry14 February 2000
Bon Scott
singer
,
accident
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Belford Scott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 July 1946
Death Date:
19 February 1980
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Kirriemuir, Scotland, UK
Brief Facts:
With band
AC/DC
. Album
Highway to Hell
. Died 1980 - choked after a night of binge drinking.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1988.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2003.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1988 as a member of group
AC/DC
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2000 as a member of group
AC/DC
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2003 as a member of group
AC/DC
.
Shanell
singer
,
activist
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Shanell Woodgette
Also Known As:
SNL
Shanell aka SNL
SnL
S&L
Gender:
Female
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Relationships:
sister of
D. Woods
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Activist for breast cancer awareness.
Sunny Skylar
singer
,
composer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Selig Shaftel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 October 1913
Death Date:
2 February 2009
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Amor
,
You're Breaking My Heart
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2010.
Everett Sloane
actor
,
radio
,
Broadway
,
lyricist
,
composer
,
director
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Everett H. Sloane
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1909
Death Date:
6 August 1965
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway plays
Boy Meets Girl
,
Room Service
. Radio shows
Mercury Theatre
,
The Shadow
. Animated cartoon TV series
The Dick Tracy Show
in role of
Dick Tracy
. TV series
Zorro
. Movies
Citizen Kane
,
The Desert Fox
,
Marjorie Morningstar
. Committed suicide by barbiturate overdose, apparently because he feared he was going blind.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6254 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Stephen Sondheim
composer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Joshua Sondheim
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 March 1930
Age today:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musical plays
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
,
Company
,
Follies
,
A Little Night Music
,
Sweeney Todd
,
Sunday in the Park with George
,
Into the Woods
. Also wrote the lyrics to musicals
West Side Story
,
Gypsy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1993.
National Medal of Arts
1996.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2014.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1975.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Redd Stewart
lyricist
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Ellis Stewart
Also Known As:
Henry Redd Stewart
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Wrote words to song
Tennessee Waltz
(composed by
Pee Wee King
, sung by
Patti Page
), made the Tennessee state song in 1965. Song
Bonaparte's Retreat
with King.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Richard Stilgoe
lyricist
,
actor
,
musician
,
Tony Award
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Henry Simpson Stilgoe
Also Known As:
Sir Richard Stilgoe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 March 1943
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Camberley, Surrey, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Lyrics for musicals
Cats
,
Starlight Express
,
The Phantom of the Opera
. Appointed OBE. Nominated for the Tony Award. Knighted in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Billy Strayhorn
jazz
,
musician
,
composer
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
William Thomas Strayhorn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 November 1915
Death Date:
31 May 1967
Age at Death:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Pianist, arranger. Group
Duke Ellington Orchestra
. Song
Take the 'A' Train
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1981.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1981.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2010.
Legacy Walk
2015.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2010.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1984.
Jule Styne
composer
,
lyricist
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Julius Kerwin Stein
Nickname(s):
Julie
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Songs
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
,
The Party's Over
,
Three Coins in the Fountain
,
Make Someone Happy
,
People
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1990.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Suga T
rapper
,
actor
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Tenina Stevens
Also Known As:
Suga-T
Gender:
Female
Relationships:
cousin of
B-Legit
sister of
D-Shot
aunt of
Droop-E
sister of
E-40
cousin of
Mac Mall
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Group
The Click
. Movie
Obstacles
.
Linda Thompson
actor
,
lyricist
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Linda Diane Thompson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 May 1950
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Brandon Jenner
mother of
Brody Jenner
wife of
Caitlyn Jenner
Younger than Caitlyn Jenner by less than 1 year.
ex-wife of
David Foster
Younger than David Foster by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Brandon Jenner
Brody Jenner
Brief Facts:
Beauty pageant winner. Dated
Elvis Presley
. Lyricist for a number of songs with
David Foster
.
Garry Trudeau
writer
,
producer
,
director
,
actor
,
cartoonist
,
activist
,
Broadway
,
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Garretson Beekman Trudeau
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 July 1948
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Jane Pauley
Older than Jane Pauley by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Creator of the cartoon
Doonesbury
. TV series
Alpha House
. Broadway musical
Doonesbury
.
Uffie
rapper
,
lyricist
,
style
Real/Birth Name:
Anna-Catherine Hartley
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 December 1987
Age today:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
American, based in Paris, France. Music styles are hip-hop, electro, and dance. Album
Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
. Songs (singles)
Pop the Glock
,
Ready to Uff
.
Pete Wentz
musician
,
lyricist
,
singer
,
writer
,
business
,
bassist
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 June 1979
Age today:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Wilmette, Illinois, USA
Height:
5 feet 6 inches (167.64 cm)
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Ashlee Simpson
Older than Ashlee Simpson by 5 years.
father of
Bronx Mowgli Wentz
father of
Marvel Jane Wentz
father of
Saint Lazslo Wentz
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Bronx Mowgli Wentz
Saint Lazslo Wentz
Marvel Jane Wentz
Brief Facts:
Bassist, backup singer, Chicago are band
Fall Out Boy
. Album
Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girlfriend
. Book
The Boy with the Thorn in His Side
.
Jed Whedon
writer
,
producer
,
actor
,
director
,
lyricist
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Jed Whedon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 July 1975
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
USA
Relationships:
half-brother of
Joss Whedon
Younger than Joss Whedon by 11 years.
son of
Tom Whedon
older brother of
Zack Whedon
Older than Zack Whedon by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Tom Whedon
Brief Facts:
TV series
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
,
Dollhouse
,
Spartacus: War of the Damned
.
Mason Williams
composer
,
musician
,
writer
,
comedy
,
poet
,
lyricist
,
bluegrass
Real/Birth Name:
Mason Douglas Williams
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 August 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Abilene, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
,
Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
. Guitar and banjo.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Meredith Willson
composer
,
lyricist
,
musician
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 May 1902
Death Date:
15 June 1984
Age at Death:
82, 28 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Mason City, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Played flute with John Sousa's band. Wrote song
May the Good Lord Bless You and Keep You
. Musical and movie
The Music Man
. Musical
Unsinkable Molly Brown
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1987.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1982.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
P G Wodehouse
writer
,
lyricist
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Also Known As:
Sir P G Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse
Nickname(s):
Plum
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Wrote play (musical)
Anything Goes
. Books in the Jeeves series. Knighted.
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