Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 - April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, having written over 500 songs, a number of which have become known the world over. In addition to composing the songs for The Wizard of Oz, including the classic 1938 song, "Over the Rainbow,” Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow," in fact, was voted the twentieth century's No. 1 song by the Recording In... More

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  • Feb 15, 1905

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  • Apr 23, 1986 (age 81 years)

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  • Arlen, Harold
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  • 1937
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  • 1939

Academy Award for Best Original Song Winners

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