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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 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 Hart, Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Harry Warren, and Harold.
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Ira Gershwin died in Beverly Hills, California on August 17, 1983. On Dec. 6, 1996, Ira was the first lyricist to be honored by a special tribute performance on the centennial observance of his birth, in New York's Carnegie Hall.
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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.
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.
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...
Learn about the legendary songwriting brothers who created classics like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess". See their biographies, awards, and legacy in the Great American Songbook.
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