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Green, Johnny (1908-1989)

  • Person
  • 1909-1989

John Waldo “Johnny” Green (1908-1989) was born in New York City to Vivian Green and Irena Jellenik. He was a five-time Academy Award-winning songwriter, arranger, and conductor. He was married three times – to Carol Faulk, Betty Furness, and Bunny Waters. He had three daughters.

Voynow, Dick

  • Person
  • 1900-1944

Dick Voynow (1900-1944) was a Chicago native and jazz pianist and orchestra leader. He was a member of the Wolverine Orchestra, which also featured Bix Beiderbecke.

Whiting, Richard A., 1891-1938

  • LC85173099
  • Person
  • 1891-11-12

Richard Whiting (1891-1938) was born in Peoria, Illinois to Frank and Blossom Whiting. He was a composer, often collaborating with Johnny Mercer. He was known for songs such as “Hooray for Hollywood.”

Whiting, Margaret

  • LC83152877
  • Person
  • 1924-07-22

Margaret Whiting (1924-2011) was a singer and actress and was one of the first artists signed to Mercer’s Capitol Records.

Friml, Rudolph

  • 1879-1972

Rudolf Friml (1879-1972) was born Rudolf Antonin Frymel in Prague, moving permanently to the United States in 1906. He composed several operettas, including “The firefly” and “The three musketeers.”

Welk, Lawrence

  • Person
  • 1903-1992

Lawrence Welk (1903-1992) was raised in a German-speaking area of North Dakota. His “Lawrence Welk Show” was one of the longest-running programs on television. He worked with groups such as the Lennon Sisters and owned the rights to thousands of Songbook-era songs.

Hamlisch, Marvin

  • 80117117
  • Person
  • 1944-06-02 - 2012-08-06

Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012) was born in Manhattan to Austrian Jewish immigrant parents. He was an EGOT-winning composer and conductor.

Cohan, George M.

  • Person
  • 1878-1942

George M. Cohan (1878-1942) was an American actor, playwright, and songwriter. His songs include “You’re a grand old flag” and “I’m a yankee doodle dandy.”

LaMont, Robert

  • Person
  • 20th century

Robert LaMont was an actor, appearing in such shows as “Three Wishes for Jamie” and “Red, White, and Blue.”

Sawicki, Richard D.

  • SF2018RSRK
  • Person
  • 1927-2017

Richard Sawicki (1927-2017) was born in Ranshaw, Pennsylvania. He was Cole Porter’s physical therapist and a musician. He served in the US Army during World War II.

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