Hal David

American poet and lyricist (1921–2012)
Person human Q449030
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Hal David

Summary

Hal David is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1921[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 1, 2012[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and lyricist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Hal David…
  • Hal David passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Hal David was born on May 25, 1921[3].
  • Hal David died on September 1, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Hal David held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Hal David's native language[13].
  • Hal David is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
  • Hal David is identified as part of the Austrians ethnic group[15].
  • Hal David's professions included composer[6].
  • Hal David worked as a pianist[7].
  • Hal David's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Hal David's professions included lyricist[9].
  • Hal David was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[16].
  • Hal David received the Grammy Trustees Award[17].
  • Hal David received the Gershwin Prize[18].
  • Hal David received the Johnny Mercer Award[19].
  • Hal David received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Hal David received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[21].
  • Hal David is recorded as male[22].
  • Hal David's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hal David's genre is pop music[24].
  • Hal David is part of Bacharach and David[25].
  • Hal David's Commons category is recorded as Hal David[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Hal David… he was born on May 25, 1921[3]. Ethnic identities include Jewish people[14], an ethnoreligious group[28], in Israel[29] and Austrians[15], a human population[30], in Austria[31]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Hal David was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and lyricist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award[17], an award[32]; Gershwin Prize[18], a music award[33], founded in 2007[34]; Johnny Mercer Award[19]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[35], in United States[36]; and Academy Award for Best Original Song[21], an award for best original song[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

Hal David died on September 1, 2012[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Hal David ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Hal David born?

Hal David's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Hal David die?

Hal David passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Hal David do for work?

Hal David worked as composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and lyricist[9].

Where did Hal David go to school?

Hal David was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[16].

What awards did Hal David receive?

Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[17], Gershwin Prize[18], Johnny Mercer Award[19], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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