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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.
August 15, 1901. Died. December 20, 1976. Country. United States. IPI. 00032541024 68 works. Affiliation. ASCAP. Comments. Songwriter born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. Family. Patti Washington Wife. Buy. Meta. Added by Bastien. Works 60. Discussions 1. All. Songs written by Ned Washington.
- August 15, 1901
- December 20, 1976
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...
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.
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Ned Washington. Legends Award Category: Music. Year Inducted: 2001. In 1939, Ned Washington first inspired dreamers with his evocative lyrics for the song “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which he co-wrote with fellow Legend and composer Leigh Harline.
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