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Irwin was one of four children born to James and Emma Kostal in a Czech enclave of Chicago. His siblings James, Jerome and Violet all remained in the Chicago area. After moving to New York City, Kostal was hired for Sid Caesar's popular variety series Your Show of Shows, and followed this with a stint at The Garry Moore Show.
1 Oct 1911. Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Death. 23 Nov 1994 (aged 83) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Burial. Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea Add to Map. Memorial ID. 94264552. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 2. Flowers 5. Created by: Scott Balyer. Added: Jul 27, 2012. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 94264552.
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Jan 15, 2024 · Brother of Viola Lillie (Kostal) Booz, Jerome Joseph Kostal, Arthur Kostal and James George Kostal. Husband of Sylvia Rose Parizek — married 1 Jul 1929 in Lewistown, Fulton, Illinois, United States. [children unknown] Died 23 Nov 1994 at age 83 in Studio City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. Problems/Questions.
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Music Department: West Side Story. Irwin Kostal was born on 1 October 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer, known for West Side Story (1961), Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965). He died on 23 November 1994 in Studio City, California, USA.
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Nov 23, 1994 · Composer. Birthday October 1, 1911. Birth Sign Libra. Birthplace Illinois. DEATH DATE Nov 23, 1994 (age 83) About. Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer best known for his work in film and on Broadway.
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Dec 1, 1994 · Irwin Kostal, a Hollywood orchestrator and conductor who won Academy Awards for his work in “West Side Story” and “The Sound of Music,” has died. He was 83.
Background information. Born. October 1, 1911 Chicago, Illinois, United States. Died. November 23, 1994 (aged 83) Studio City, California, United States. Nationality. American. Occupation. Conductor, orchestrator, musical arranger. Years active. 1950s-1994. Source.
