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Harold Arlen

(1905–1986) Composer United States

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Harold Arlen was a composer from the United States, best known for Wizard of Oz.

Quick Facts About Harold Arlen

Born
February 15, 1905
Died
April 23, 1986
Nationality
United States
Profession
Composer
Notable works
Wizard of Oz
Spouse
Anya Taranda

About Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow", which won him the Oscar for Best Original Song, he was nominated as composer for 8 other Oscar awards. Arlen is a contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the 20th century's No. 1 song by the RIAA and the NEA.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Original Song Grammy Trustees Award Johnny Mercer Award

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