Leslie Bricusse
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Summary
Leslie Bricusse was born on January 29, 1931[1], in London[2]. He died on October 19, 2021[3], in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4]. He worked as a composer[5], playwright[6], lyricist[7], screenwriter[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,683 views/month, #7,030 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Yvonne Romain[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: songwriter[13], film score composer[14], librettist[15], musician[16]
- Field of work: performing arts[17], film score[18], music composing[19], composed musical work[20], music composition[21]
- Educated at: Gonville and Caius College[22], University College School[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[24], Order of the British Empire[25], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[26], Songwriters Hall of Fame[27], Academy Award for Best Original Song[28]
- Member of: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: musical[31]
- Commons category: Leslie Bricusse[32]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[33]
- Family name: Q59951706[34]
- Given name: Leslie[35], Charles[36]
- Official website: http://www.lesliebricusse.com/[37]
- IPA transcription: /ˈbrɪkəs/[38]
- Described at URL: https://www.masterworksbroadway.com/artist/leslie-bricusse/[39], https://www.musicnotes.com/landing?w=Leslie+Bricusse[40]
- Described by source: Leslie Bricusse, Prolific Songwriter for Stage and Screen, Dies at 90[41]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[42], Academy Award for Best Original Score[43], Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[44], Tony Award for Best Author[45], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[46], Academy Award for Best Original Song[47], Tony Award for Best Musical[48], Tony Award for Best Original Score[49], Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical[50]
Why It Matters
Leslie Bricusse has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Leslie Bricusse born?
Leslie Bricusse's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Leslie Bricusse die?
Leslie Bricusse passed away in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4].
Who was Leslie Bricusse married to?
Leslie Bricusse's spouses include Yvonne Romain[11].
What did Leslie Bricusse do for work?
Leslie Bricusse worked as a composer[5], playwright[6], lyricist[7], screenwriter[8], and poet[9].
Where did Leslie Bricusse go to school?
Leslie Bricusse was educated at Gonville and Caius College[22] and University College School[23].
What awards did Leslie Bricusse receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[24], Order of the British Empire[25], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[26], and Songwriters Hall of Fame[27].