Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by Yip Harburg), including "Over the Rainbow", which won him the Oscar for Best Original Song, he was nominated as composer for 8 other Oscar awards. Arlen is a contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the 20th century's No. 1 song by the RIAA and the NEA.
Harold Arlen
Musician
Notable For
American composer of popular music
Harold Arlen's Historical Timeline
Harold Arlen is born
Harold Arlen, American musician, known for american composer of popular music, was born on 1905-02-15.
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion),
Associated Historical Events
birth
Harold Arlen is born
Harold Arlen, American musician, known for american composer of popular music, was born on 1905-02-15.
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion),
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harold Arlen born?
- Harold Arlen was born on 1905-02-15 (American).
- What is Harold Arlen known for?
- American composer of popular music
- What historical events involved Harold Arlen?
- Harold Arlen was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Harold Arlen is born, The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th.
- When did Harold Arlen die?
- Harold Arlen died on 1986-01-01.