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Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century.
- Israel Gershvin, Arthur Francis
- December 6, 1896, New York City, U.S.
- Israel Gershovitz
- 1910s–1950s
Ira Gershwin (born Dec. 6, 1896, Manhattan, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 17, 1983, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, George Gershwin, on more than 20 Broadway musicals and motion pictures until George’s death (1937) and who later collaborated on films and plays with others—Moss ...
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Ira Gershwin | Songwriters Hall of Fame. here. Renowned lyricist brother and collaborator of George Gershwin. Browse Song Catalog: GMR. Ira Gershwin. Inductee. 1896- 1983 Born/Died. 1971 Inducted. Won Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" Ira Gershwin was born in New York City, the son of a Russian Jewish immigrant, on December 6, 1896.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Ira Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize and a master of the American musical theatre. Explore his collaborations with his brother George, other composers, and his legacy of songs, shows, and films.
Aug 18, 1983 · Ira Gershwin, the lyricist who collaborated with his brother, George, on the scores for Broadway musicals that included ''Porgy and Bess'' and ''Of Thee I Sing,'' died yesterday at his home in...
Learn about the life and career of Ira Gershwin, a legendary lyricist who collaborated with his brother George and other composers to create some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. Find out his birth and death dates, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century.
