William "Billy" Rose (September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist. He is credited with many famous songs, notably "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "It Happened in Monterey" (1930) and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933). For decades preceding and immediately after the Second World War Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows, such as Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade, and Carmen Jone...
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Date of birth:
- Sep 6, 1899
Date of death:
- Feb 10, 1966 (age 66 years)
Place of birth:
Height:
- 1.49 m (4.89 ft )
Also known as:
- William Rosenberg,
- William Rose,
- William Samuel Rosenberg,
- billy_rose,
- Billy Rose,
- Rose, Billy
