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About George Gershwin
George Gershwin was an American music composer and pianist.
His Highlights/Legacy
Works: "Rhapsody in Blue" (orchestral), "An American in Paris" (orchestral), "Porgy and Bess" (opera), "Shall We Dance" (film score).
He wrote operas, film scores, broadway musicals and classical works.
His Awards
He received a special Pulitzer Prize posthumously in 1998 and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the same year, shared with Ira Gershwin. He was nominated for an Academy Award and 2 Grammy Awards, all posthumously.
His Personal Life
He was suffering from a brain tumor and he died at the age of 38, in 1937.
Fun Facts
The Gershwin Theatre on Broadway is named after him and his brother, Ira!
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F.A.Q. about George Gershwin
When is his birthday?
George Gershwin's birthday is on September 26, 1898.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 251 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 38 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 11, 1937.
How old would he be today?
George Gershwin would be 126 years old if he was alive today.
Where was George from?
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..
What was George Gershwin's height?
He was 5′ 0″ (1.52m) tall.