Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911.
"Alexander's Ragtime Band" sparked an international dance craze in places as far away as Berlin's native Russia, which also "flun...
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Date of birth:
- May 11, 1888
Date of death:
- Sep 22, 1989 (age 101 years)
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Also known as:
- Annie Get Your Gun,
- Israel Isidore Beilin,
- Berlin, Irving,
- Irwing Berlin,
- Israel Isidor Baline
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