Gus Kahn

German-American lyricist (1886-1941)
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Gus Kahn

Summary

Gus Kahn is a human[1]. He was born in Koblenz[2]. He was born on November 6, 1886[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on October 8, 1941[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], lyricist[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (629 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gus Kahn was born in Koblenz[2].
  • Gus Kahn died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Gus Kahn was born on November 6, 1886[3].
  • Gus Kahn died on October 8, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Gus Kahn was married to Grace Leboy[12].
  • A child of Gus Kahn was Donald Kahn[13].
  • A child of Gus Kahn was Irene Kahn Atkins[14].
  • Gus Kahn held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Gus Kahn is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
  • Gus Kahn worked as a composer[6].
  • Gus Kahn worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Gus Kahn's professions included lyricist[8].
  • Gus Kahn's professions included film score composer[9].
  • Gus Kahn's field of work was music[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Gus Kahn is I'll See You in My Dreams[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gus Kahn is I'm Thru With Love[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Gus Kahn is Makin' Whoopee[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Gus Kahn is I'll Never Be The Same[21].
  • Gus Kahn received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[22].
  • Gus Kahn is recorded as male[23].
  • Gus Kahn's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gus Kahn's Commons category is recorded as Gus Kahn[25].
  • Gus Kahn's family name is recorded as Kahn[26].
  • Gus Kahn's given name is recorded as Gustav[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gus Kahn was born in Koblenz[2]. He was born on November 6, 1886[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], lyricist[8], and film score composer[9]. Gus Kahn's field of work was music[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include I'll See You in My Dreams[18], a musical work/composition[28]; I'm Thru With Love[19], a musical work/composition[29]; Makin' Whoopee[20], a musical work/composition[30]; and I'll Never Be The Same[21], a musical work/composition[31].

Recognition

Gus Kahn received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[22].

Personal Life

Among Gus Kahn's spouses was Grace Leboy[12]. Children include Donald Kahn[13], a composer[32], 1918–2008[33], of United States[34] and Irene Kahn Atkins[14], a film historian[35], 1922–1983[36], of United States[37].

Death and Burial

Gus Kahn died on October 8, 1941[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Gus Kahn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (629 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Gus Kahn born?

Born in Koblenz[2], Gus Kahn…

Where did Gus Kahn die?

Gus Kahn died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Gus Kahn married to?

Gus Kahn's spouses include Grace Leboy[12].

What did Gus Kahn do for work?

Gus Kahn worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], lyricist[8], and film score composer[9].

What awards did Gus Kahn receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, songwriter, lyricist +1
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  2. 6d ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Affiliation
    Country of citizenship United States
    Award received
    Child Donald Kahn, Irene Kahn Atkins
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ Added [[wikipedia:ur:گس کاہن]]"
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