Ralph Rainger

American songwriter and composer (1901-1942)
Person human Q364163
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Ralph Rainger

Summary

Ralph Rainger is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 7, 1901[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on October 23, 1942[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Rainger was born in New York City[2].
  • Ralph Rainger died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Ralph Rainger was born on October 7, 1901[3].
  • Ralph Rainger died on October 23, 1942[5].
  • Ralph Rainger is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Ralph Rainger held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ralph Rainger worked as a composer[6].
  • Ralph Rainger worked as a pianist[7].
  • Ralph Rainger worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Ralph Rainger worked as a film score composer[9].
  • Ralph Rainger's education included a stint at Brown University[13].
  • Ralph Rainger received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[14].
  • Ralph Rainger received the Songwriters Hall of Fame[15].
  • Ralph Rainger is recorded as male[16].
  • Ralph Rainger's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ralph Rainger is part of Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin[18].
  • Ralph Rainger's family name is recorded as Reichenthal[19].
  • Ralph Rainger's given name is recorded as Ralph[20].
  • Ralph Rainger's pseudonym is recorded as Ralph Rainger[21].
  • Ralph Rainger's instrument is recorded as piano[22].
  • Ralph Rainger's partner in business or sport is recorded as Leo Robin[23].
  • Ralph Rainger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[24].
  • Ralph Rainger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[25].
  • Ralph Rainger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Ralph Rainger's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ralph Reichenthal'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ralph Rainger was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 7, 1901[3].

Education

Ralph Rainger's education included a stint at Brown University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[14], an award for best original song[28], in United States[29] and Songwriters Hall of Fame[15], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1969[32].

Death and Burial

Ralph Rainger died on October 23, 1942[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Ralph Rainger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Rainger born?

Ralph Rainger's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Ralph Rainger die?

Ralph Rainger passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

What did Ralph Rainger do for work?

Ralph Rainger worked as composer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9].

Where did Ralph Rainger go to school?

Ralph Rainger was educated at Brown University[13].

What awards did Ralph Rainger receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[14] and Songwriters Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Classical Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Leo Robin
    Given name Ralph
    Instance of human
    Part of Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin
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