Johnny Green

(1908-1989)

American songwriter

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John Waldo Green (October 10, 1908 – May 15, 1989) was an American songwriter, composer, musical arranger, conductor and pianist. He was given the nickname "Beulah" by colleague Conrad Salinger. His most famous song was one of his earliest, "Body and Soul" from the revue, Three's A Crowd. Green won four Academy Awards for his film scores and a fifth for producing a short musical film, and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. He was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Born	John Waldo Green 10 October 1908 New York City, New York, United States
Died	15 May 1989 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California
Zodiac	Libra
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Betty Furness 1916-1994 · American actress, consumer advocate and current affairs commentator · m. 1937; div. 1943 info edit

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Babette info 1st child with Betty Furness Female b. 26 Sep 1939 · Age: 85 · 1939- · Celebrity Baby

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Kathe Jennifer info 2nd child with Bunny Waters Female b. 22 Sep 1944 · Age: 80 · 1944- · Celebrity Baby

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Christopher Allison info 3rd child with Bunny Waters Female b. 17 Mar 1947 · Age: 78 · 1947- · Celebrity Baby

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