Harold Arlen

Summary

Harold Arlen is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Buffalo^[2]. He was born on February 15, 1905^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on April 23, 1986^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], songwriter^[7], music arranger^[8], film producer^[9], and singer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,248 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Buffalo^[2], Harold Arlen…
• Harold Arlen passed away in New York City^[4].
• Harold Arlen was born on February 15, 1905^[3].
• Harold Arlen died on April 23, 1986^[5].
• Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery^[12].
• Harold Arlen was married to Anya Taranda^[13].
• Harold Arlen held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Harold Arlen's professions included composer^[6].
• Harold Arlen worked as a songwriter^[7].
• Harold Arlen worked as a music arranger^[8].
• Harold Arlen's professions included film producer^[9].
• Harold Arlen's professions included singer^[10].
• Harold Arlen's professions included pianist^[15].
• Harold Arlen's education included a stint at Hutchinson Central Technical High School^[16].
• Harold Arlen received the Grammy Trustees Award^[17].
• Harold Arlen received the Academy Award for Best Original Song^[18].
• Harold Arlen received the Johnny Mercer Award^[19].
• Harold Arlen is recorded as male^[20].
• Harold Arlen's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Harold Arlen's genre is jazz^[22].
• Harold Arlen's genre is film score^[23].
• Harold Arlen's genre is blues^[24].
• Harold Arlen's record label is recorded as Columbia Records^[25].
• Harold Arlen is part of Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg^[26].
• Harold Arlen's Commons category is recorded as Harold Arlen^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1905-02-15^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1986-04-23^[31]

• Genre(s): jazz^[32]

• Community tags: american composer, composer, jazz^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 3508f3fd-3b18-493c-a362-376736bb6cde^[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in Buffalo^[2], Harold Arlen… he was born on February 15, 1905^[3].

Education

Harold Arlen was educated at Hutchinson Central Technical High School^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], songwriter^[7], music arranger^[8], film producer^[9], singer^[10], and pianist^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award^[17], an award^[35]; Academy Award for Best Original Song^[18], an award for best original song^[36], in United States^[37]; and Johnny Mercer Award^[19].

Personal Life

Harold Arlen was married to Anya Taranda^[13].

Death and Burial

Harold Arlen died on April 23, 1986^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Harold Arlen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,248 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Leigh Harline^[40], a composer^[41], 1907–1969^[42], of United States^[43], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song^[44].

FAQs

Where was Harold Arlen born?

Harold Arlen's place of birth was Buffalo^[2].

Where did Harold Arlen die?

Harold Arlen died in New York City^[4].

Who was Harold Arlen married to?

Harold Arlen's spouses include Anya Taranda^[13].

What did Harold Arlen do for work?

Harold Arlen worked as composer^[6], songwriter^[7], music arranger^[8], film producer^[9], and singer^[10].

Where did Harold Arlen go to school?

Harold Arlen was educated at Hutchinson Central Technical High School^[16].

What awards did Harold Arlen receive?

Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award^[17], Academy Award for Best Original Song^[18], and Johnny Mercer Award^[19].

Who did Harold Arlen influence?

Harold Arlen has been cited as an influence by Leigh Harline^[40].