Bert Berns

American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s (1929–1967)
Person human Q444348
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Bert Berns

Summary

Bert Berns is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 8, 1929[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 30, 1967[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Bert Berns…
  • Bert Berns died in New York City[4].
  • Bert Berns was born on November 8, 1929[3].
  • Bert Berns died on December 30, 1967[5].
  • Bert Berns held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Bert Berns's professions included composer[6].
  • Bert Berns worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Bert Berns's professions included record producer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Bert Berns is Twist and Shout[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Bert Berns is Piece of My Heart[12].
  • Bert Berns received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13].
  • Bert Berns is recorded as male[14].
  • Bert Berns's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bert Berns's genre is rhythm and blues[16].
  • Bert Berns's record label is recorded as Decca[17].
  • Bert Berns's Commons category is recorded as Bert Berns[18].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[19].
  • Bert Berns's residence is recorded as New York City[20].
  • Bert Berns's family name is recorded as Berns[21].
  • Bert Berns's given name is recorded as Bertrand[22].
  • Bert Berns's given name is recorded as Russell[23].
  • Bert Berns's pseudonym is recorded as Byrd Russell[24].
  • Bert Berns's official website is recorded as http://bertberns.com/[25].
  • Bert Berns's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Bert Berns's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bert Berns's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 8, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Twist and Shout[11], a musical work/composition[28] and Piece of My Heart[12], a musical work/composition[29].

Recognition

Bert Berns received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13].

Death and Burial

Bert Berns died on December 30, 1967[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[19].

Why It Matters

Bert Berns ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Bert Berns born?

Bert Berns was born in New York City[2].

Where did Bert Berns die?

Bert Berns died in New York City[4].

What did Bert Berns do for work?

Bert Berns worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

What awards did Bert Berns receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . allmusic.com. allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Twist and Shout, Piece of My Heart
    Given name Bertrand, Russell
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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