Stephen Schwartz

American musical theatre lyricist and composer
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Stephen Schwartz
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Stephen Schwartz

Summary

Stephen Schwartz is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1948[3]. He worked as a composer[4], lyricist[5], poet[6], songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,768 views/month, #6,009 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Stephen Schwartz…
  • Stephen Schwartz was born on March 6, 1948[3].
  • Stephen Schwartz held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Stephen Schwartz's native language[11].
  • Stephen Schwartz's professions included composer[4].
  • Stephen Schwartz's professions included lyricist[5].
  • Stephen Schwartz worked as a poet[6].
  • Stephen Schwartz's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Stephen Schwartz worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Stephen Schwartz's professions included executive producer[12].
  • Stephen Schwartz's education included a stint at Juilliard School[13].
  • Stephen Schwartz was educated at Carnegie Mellon University[14].
  • Stephen Schwartz's education included a stint at Mineola High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephen Schwartz is The Prince of Egypt[16].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score[17].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Isabelle Stevenson Award[18].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[19].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics[20].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[21].
  • Stephen Schwartz received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[22].
  • Stephen Schwartz is recorded as male[23].
  • Stephen Schwartz's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Stephen Schwartz's genre is musical[25].
  • Stephen Schwartz's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Schwartz (composer)[26].
  • Stephen Schwartz's family name is recorded as Schwartz[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Stephen Schwartz… he was born on March 6, 1948[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Juilliard School[13], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Carnegie Mellon University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in Pittsburgh[35]; and Mineola High School[15], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1744[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], lyricist[5], poet[6], songwriter[7], screenwriter[8], and executive producer[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Stephen Schwartz is The Prince of Egypt[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score[17], an award for best original music[39]; Isabelle Stevenson Award[18], a theatre award[40], in United States[41], founded in 2009[42]; Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[19], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1959[45]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics[20], a class of award[46]; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[21], a film award category[47], founded in 1962[48]; and Academy Award for Best Original Song[22], an award for best original song[49], in United States[50].

Why It Matters

Stephen Schwartz ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,768 views/month, #6,009 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Schwartz born?

Stephen Schwartz was born in New York City[2].

What did Stephen Schwartz do for work?

Stephen Schwartz worked as composer[4], lyricist[5], poet[6], songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Stephen Schwartz go to school?

Stephen Schwartz was educated at Juilliard School[13], Carnegie Mellon University[14], and Mineola High School[15].

What awards did Stephen Schwartz receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score[17], Isabelle Stevenson Award[18], Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[19], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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