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Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by Yip Harburg), including "Over the Rainbow", Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the 20th century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

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Born	Hyman Arluck 15 February 1905 Buffalo, New York
Died	23 April 1986 (aged 81) New York City, New York
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Anya Taranda 1915-1970 American actor · m. 1937 info edit

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William Powell · Friend · 1892-1984 · American actor edit info

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Arthur Freed · Friend · 1894-1973 · American film producer edit info

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Oscar Levant · Friend · 1906-1972 · American comedian, composer, pianist and actor edit info

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Cab Calloway · Friend · 1907-1994 · American singer and bandleader edit info

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Carole Lombard · Friend · 1908-1942 · American, Actress edit info

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Johnny Mercer · Friend · 1909-1976 · American musician edit info

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Judy Garland · Friend · 1922-1969 · American actress and singer edit info

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E.Y. Harburg 1896-1981 American popular song lyricist info edit view couple »

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