Irving Berlin
(1888-1989)
American composer and lyricist
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Irving Berlin (born Israel Isidore Beilin; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Berlin received numerous honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald R. Ford in 1977. Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite stated he "helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives".
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Israel Isidore Baline 11 May 1888 Mogilev, Russian Empire (now Belarus)
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22 September 1989 (aged 101) New York, New York, USA
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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Oscar Hammerstein II · Friend · 1895-1960 · American librettist, lyricist, theatrical producer, and director of musicals
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