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Roger Edens (November 9, 1905 – July 13, 1970) was a Hollywood composer, arranger and associate producer, and is considered one of the major creative figures in Arthur Freed's musical film production unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the "golden era of Hollywood".
Roger Edens was born on 9 November 1905 in Hillsboro, Texas, USA. He was a producer and composer, known for On the Town (1949), Strike Up the Band (1940) and Funny Face (1957). He died on 13 July 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Roger Edens was born on November 9, 1905 in Hillsboro, Texas, USA. He was a producer and composer, known for On the Town (1949), Strike Up the Band (1940) and Funny Face (1957). He died on July 13, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Edens succumbed to cancer on July 13, 1970 in Hollywood. Edens' career is a stunning success story, the more remarkable because his achievements came in an era of widespread homophobia.
Jan 1, 1995 · Roger Edens, musician, composer, and producer, was born on November 9, 1905, in Hillsboro, Texas. He began his career in the early 1930s as a piano accompanist for ballroom dancers. He played piano in the orchestra pit for the musical Girl Crazy from 1930 to 1931.
Roger Edens. An important American arranger - and later - producer from the 1930s through to the '50s. Read Full Biography.
Oscar-winning Roger Edens was an unequivocal star of his craft. He followed this honor with songs in "Babes on Broadway" (1941) with Mickey Rooney, the comedy adaptation "Good News" (1947) with June Allyson and the adaptation "On the Town" (1949) with Gene Kelly.
Roger Edens is credited as Lyricist, Composer, Arranger and Musician.
Find top songs and albums by Roger Edens including Optimistic Voices (Rehearsal Demo), Manhattan (from "Words and Music") [2006 Remaster] and more.
Film producer, songwriter, music arranger, and director. One of Hollywood's unsung talents, he was involved with dozens of popular musicals in a variety of jobs. Born in Hillsboro, Texas ... From: Edens, Roger in The Oxford Companion to the American Musical ».
