Nathaniel Shilkret

American composer, conductor, clarinetist, pianist, business executive, and music director (1889-1982)
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Nathaniel Shilkret
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Nathaniel Shilkret

Summary

Nathaniel Shilkret is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 25, 1889[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 18, 1982[5]. He worked as a composer[6], clarinetist[7], songwriter[8], conductor[9], and pianist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Nathaniel Shilkret was born in New York City[2].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret passed away in New York City[4].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret was born on December 25, 1889[3].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret died on February 18, 1982[5].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret worked as a composer[6].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's professions included clarinetist[7].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's professions included conductor[9].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's professions included pianist[10].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret worked as a film score composer[13].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret was employed by Victor Talking Machine Company[14].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret was a member of International Novelty Orchestra[15].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret is recorded as male[16].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's record label is recorded as Victor Talking Machine Company[18].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's Commons category is recorded as Nat Shilkret[19].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's family name is recorded as Schüldkraut[20].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's family name is recorded as Shilkret[21].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's given name is recorded as Natan[22].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's given name is recorded as Nathaniel[23].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's instrument is recorded as piano[24].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's Commons Creator page is recorded as Nathaniel Shilkret[26].
  • Nathaniel Shilkret's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Natan Schüldkraut'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nathaniel Shilkret's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 25, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], clarinetist[7], songwriter[8], conductor[9], pianist[10], and film score composer[13]. Nathaniel Shilkret was employed by Victor Talking Machine Company[14].

Death and Burial

Nathaniel Shilkret died on February 18, 1982[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Nathaniel Shilkret has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Nathaniel Shilkret born?

Nathaniel Shilkret's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Nathaniel Shilkret die?

Nathaniel Shilkret passed away in New York City[4].

What did Nathaniel Shilkret do for work?

Nathaniel Shilkret worked as composer[6], clarinetist[7], songwriter[8], conductor[9], and pianist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · הנדב הנכון · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Nathaniel Shilkret
    Occupation composer, clarinetist, songwriter +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1559]]: Nathaniel Shilkret"
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