Hoagy Carmichael
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Hoagy Carmichael
Summary
Hoagy Carmichael is a human[1]. He was born in Bloomington[2]. He was born on November 22, 1899[3]. He passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. He died on December 27, 1981[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], actor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,951 views/month, #6,119 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hoagy Carmichael's place of birth was Bloomington[2].
- Hoagy Carmichael died in Rancho Mirage[4].
- Hoagy Carmichael was born on November 22, 1899[3].
- Hoagy Carmichael died on December 27, 1981[5].
- Hoagy Carmichael is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery[12].
- Hoagy Carmichael's father was Howard Clyde Carmichael[13].
- Among Hoagy Carmichael's spouses was Wanda McKay[14].
- Hoagy Carmichael held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Hoagy Carmichael's native language[16].
- Hoagy Carmichael worked as a pianist[6].
- Hoagy Carmichael's professions included actor[7].
- Hoagy Carmichael worked as a composer[8].
- Hoagy Carmichael worked as a jazz musician[9].
- Hoagy Carmichael's professions included singer[10].
- Hoagy Carmichael's professions included television actor[17].
- Hoagy Carmichael's education included a stint at Indiana University[18].
- Hoagy Carmichael was educated at Bloomington High School South[19].
- Hoagy Carmichael's education included a stint at Indiana University Maurer School of Law[20].
- A notable work attributed to Hoagy Carmichael is Stardust[21].
- A notable work attributed to Hoagy Carmichael is Georgia on My Mind[22].
- Hoagy Carmichael received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[23].
- Hoagy Carmichael received the Grammy Trustees Award[24].
- Hoagy Carmichael received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
- Hoagy Carmichael was a member of Hoagy Carmichael & His Pals[26].
- Hoagy Carmichael is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1899-11-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1981-12-27[31]
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Genre(s): jazz, swing[32]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, jazz, swing[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 75f6fe4b-8a7a-4f3c-9232-e6a00ac37491[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Hoagy Carmichael was born in Bloomington[2]. He was born on November 22, 1899[3]. His father was Howard Clyde Carmichael[13]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Indiana University[18], a state university system[35], in United States[36], founded in 1820[37], headquartered in Bloomington[38]; Bloomington High School South[19], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1965[41]; and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[20], a law school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1842[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], actor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], singer[10], and television actor[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Stardust[21], a musical work/composition[45] and Georgia on My Mind[22], a musical work/composition[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[23], an award for best original song[47], in United States[48]; Grammy Trustees Award[24], an award[49]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[50], in United States[51].
Personal Life
Among Hoagy Carmichael's spouses was Wanda McKay[14].
Death and Burial
Hoagy Carmichael died on December 27, 1981[5]. He died in Rancho Mirage[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[52]. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Hoagy Carmichael ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,951 views/month, #6,119 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Hoagy Carmichael born?
Born in Bloomington[2], Hoagy Carmichael…
Where did Hoagy Carmichael die?
Hoagy Carmichael died in Rancho Mirage[4].
Who were Hoagy Carmichael's parents?
Hoagy Carmichael's father was Howard Clyde Carmichael[13].
Who was Hoagy Carmichael married to?
Hoagy Carmichael's spouses include Wanda McKay[14].
What did Hoagy Carmichael do for work?
Hoagy Carmichael worked as pianist[6], actor[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and singer[10].
Where did Hoagy Carmichael go to school?
Hoagy Carmichael was educated at Indiana University[18], Bloomington High School South[19], and Indiana University Maurer School of Law[20].
What awards did Hoagy Carmichael receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[23], Grammy Trustees Award[24], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].