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Ned Washington (born Edward Michael Washington, August 15, 1901 – December 20, 1976) was an American lyricist born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. [1] Life and career. Washington was nominated for eleven Academy Awards from 1940 to 1962.
Oscars for "When You Wish Upon A Star" and "High Noon". 12-time Oscar nominated lyricist Ned Washington was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1901. He began his career as a vaudeville Master of Ceremonies, where he not only introduced acts, but also acted as agent for some of them.
American pop lyricist Ned Washington wrote many hits for Broadway and film from the 1930s through the 1960s. He began his career in music as a vaudeville MC and served as an agent for some of the vaudeville… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1970s. Born. August 15, 1901 in Scranton, PA. Died. December 20, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA.
Ned Washington’s legacy lives on through his timeless songs, which continue to enchant audiences of all ages. His lyrical brilliance and collaborative spirit have left an indelible mark on popular music, and his songs will no doubt continue to inspire generations of listeners to follow their dreams.
Dec 22, 1976 · LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21 (UPI)—Ned Washington, who won three Academy Awards—for his film score of Walt Disney's “Pinocchio,” the best song of the same movie, “When You Wish Upon Star,” and the...
Ned Washington. Music Department. Composer. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Prolific American lyricist and songwriter, one of the giants of Tin Pan Alley. He contributed numerous popular standards to jazz and to the big band scene.
Overview. Born. August 15, 1901 · Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. Died. December 20, 1976 · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (heart ailment) Birth name. Edward Michael Washington. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. Prolific American lyricist and songwriter, one of the giants of Tin Pan Alley.
Ned Washington. Ned Washington began his career in vaudeville in 1922 where he was an emcee and actors’ agent. His first two songs appeared in Vanities of 1928, and his first big success was with composer Victor Young ’s “Can’t We Talk It Over” (1931). “ I’m Getting Sentimental Over You ,” written with George Bassman, became ...
Overview. Biography. Filmography. Photos & Videos. Biography. Read More. With an Oscar to his name, Ned Washington made an indelible impression on the film landscape. Washington began his entertainment career with his music featured in films like "The Forward Pass" (1929), "The Show of Shows" (1929) and "College Lovers" (1930).
Feb 9, 2024 · February 9, 2024. By. Jacklyn Krol. Cliff Edwards - Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images. When you think of classic Disney songs, chances are “When You Wish Upon a Star” is in the top tier. The...
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