Ralph Burns

American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1922-2001)
Person human Q1966681
Ralph Burns
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Ralph Burns

Summary

Ralph Burns is a human[1]. Born in Newton[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1922[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 21, 2001[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Burns was born in Newton[2].
  • Ralph Burns died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Ralph Burns was born on June 29, 1922[3].
  • Ralph Burns died on November 21, 2001[5].
  • Ralph Burns is buried at Newton Cemetery[12].
  • Ralph Burns held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ralph Burns's professions included conductor[6].
  • Ralph Burns worked as a pianist[7].
  • Ralph Burns worked as a composer[8].
  • Ralph Burns worked as a jazz musician[9].
  • Ralph Burns's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Ralph Burns's professions included film score composer[14].
  • Ralph Burns's field of work was film score[15].
  • Ralph Burns's education included a stint at New England Conservatory[16].
  • Ralph Burns received the Emmy Award[17].
  • Ralph Burns received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18].
  • Ralph Burns received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[19].
  • Ralph Burns received the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[20].
  • Ralph Burns is recorded as male[21].
  • Ralph Burns's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ralph Burns's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[23].
  • Ralph Burns's genre is jazz[24].
  • Ralph Burns's record label is recorded as Verve Records[25].
  • Ralph Burns's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Burns[26].
  • Ralph Burns's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ralph Burns's place of birth was Newton[2]. He was born on June 29, 1922[3].

Education

Ralph Burns's education included a stint at New England Conservatory[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], songwriter[10], and film score composer[14]. Ralph Burns's field of work was film score[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Emmy Award[17], a television award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18]; and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[20], a film award category[31], in Italy[32].

Death and Burial

Ralph Burns died on November 21, 2001[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He is buried at Newton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ralph Burns ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Burns born?

Ralph Burns was born in Newton[2].

Where did Ralph Burns die?

Ralph Burns died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Ralph Burns do for work?

Ralph Burns worked as conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], jazz musician[9], and songwriter[10].

Where did Ralph Burns go to school?

Ralph Burns was educated at New England Conservatory[16].

What awards did Ralph Burns receive?

Honors received include Emmy Award[17], Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[18], Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[19], and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . lccn.loc.gov. lccn.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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