Galt MacDermot
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Summary
Galt MacDermot is a human[1]. Born in Montreal[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1928[3]. He died in Staten Island[4]. He died on December 17, 2018[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], film score composer[8], pianist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,372 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Galt MacDermot was born in Montreal[2].
- Galt MacDermot passed away in Staten Island[4].
- Galt MacDermot was born on December 18, 1928[3].
- Galt MacDermot died on December 17, 2018[5].
- Galt MacDermot held citizenship in Canada[12].
- Galt MacDermot held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Galt MacDermot's native language[14].
- Galt MacDermot's professions included composer[6].
- Galt MacDermot's professions included songwriter[7].
- Galt MacDermot worked as a film score composer[8].
- Galt MacDermot's professions included pianist[9].
- Galt MacDermot's professions included musician[10].
- Galt MacDermot worked as a bandleader[15].
- Galt MacDermot's field of work was piano performance[16].
- Galt MacDermot's field of work was musical[17].
- Galt MacDermot's field of work was music composing[18].
- Galt MacDermot's field of work was composed musical work[19].
- Galt MacDermot's field of work was music composition[20].
- Galt MacDermot was educated at University of Cape Town[21].
- Galt MacDermot was educated at South African College of Music[22].
- Galt MacDermot was educated at Upper Canada College[23].
- Galt MacDermot was educated at Bishop's University[24].
- Galt MacDermot received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[25].
- Galt MacDermot received the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[26].
- Galt MacDermot is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CA[29]
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Began / founded: 1928-12-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2018-12-17[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 479e16b4-2b26-40d1-ba65-9ce5ea8ae6a6[32]
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Origins and Family
Galt MacDermot's place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on December 18, 1928[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at University of Cape Town[21], a public university[33], in South Africa[34], founded in 1829[35], headquartered in Cape Town[36]; South African College of Music[22], a conservatory[37], in South Africa[38]; Upper Canada College[23], a boys' high school[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1829[41]; and Bishop's University[24], a university in Quebec[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1843[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], film score composer[8], pianist[9], musician[10], and bandleader[15]. Fields of work include piano performance[16], a field of study[45]; musical[17], a music genre[46], founded in 1560[47]; music composing[18], a type of arts[48]; composed musical work[19], a type of work of art[49]; and music composition[20], an academic discipline[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[25], a class of award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1959[53] and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[26], a film award category[54], in Italy[55].
Death and Burial
Galt MacDermot died on December 17, 2018[5]. He died in Staten Island[4].
Why It Matters
Galt MacDermot ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,372 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Galt MacDermot born?
Galt MacDermot was born in Montreal[2].
Where did Galt MacDermot die?
Galt MacDermot died in Staten Island[4].
What did Galt MacDermot do for work?
Galt MacDermot worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], film score composer[8], pianist[9], and musician[10].
Where did Galt MacDermot go to school?
Galt MacDermot was educated at University of Cape Town[21], South African College of Music[22], Upper Canada College[23], and Bishop's University[24].
What awards did Galt MacDermot receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[25] and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[26].