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Frank Loesser

Musician

Born: Died: American

Frank Henry Loesser ( "lesser"; June 29, 1910 – July 28, 1969) was an American songwriter who wrote music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, among others. He won a Tony Award for Guys and Dolls and shared the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for How to Succeed. He also wrote songs for over 60 Hollywood films and Tin Pan Alley, many of which have become standards, and was nominated for five Academy Awards for best song, winning once for "Baby, It's Cold Outside."

Notable For

American songwriter

Frank Loesser's Historical Timeline

  1. Frank Loesser is born

    Frank Loesser, American musician, known for american songwriter, was born on 1910-06-29.

  2. Frank Loesser's musical "Guys & Dolls," starring Robert Alda, Vivian Blaine, and Sam Levene, opens at 46th St Theater, N

    Frank Loesser's musical "Guys & Dolls," starring Robert Alda, Vivian Blaine, and Sam Levene, opens at 46th St Theater, NYC, and runs for 1,200 performances, winning five Tony Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank Loesser born?
Frank Loesser was born on 1910-06-29 (American).
What is Frank Loesser known for?
American songwriter
What historical events involved Frank Loesser?
Frank Loesser was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Frank Loesser is born, Frank Loesser's musical "Guys & Dolls," starring Robert Alda, Vivian Blaine, and Sam Levene, opens at 46th St Theater, N.
When did Frank Loesser die?
Frank Loesser died on 1969-01-01.

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