Richard Rodgers
Sound
June 28, 1902
Died December 30, 1979 (77 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
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Acting Credits
Biography
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music, with over 900 songs and 43 Broadway musicals, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant composers of 20th century American music. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music. Rodgers was the first person to win what are considered the top American entertainment awards in...
Known For
Filmography
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
7.4
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
7.5
Startime
1959
as Self
6.8
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Recipient
Main Street to Broadway
1953
as Self
7.3
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
6.8
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
as Photograper's Assistant
7.6
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee
1930
as Self
4.5
Makers of Melody
1929
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