Ferde Grofe
- January 9, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ferde Grofe |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 27, 1892(1892-03-27) |
| Age | 132 |
| Date Of Death | 1972-04-03 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Ferde Grofe Biography
| Name | Ferde Grofe |
| Birthday | Mar 27 |
| Birth Year | 1892 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Elsa Johanna Bierlich von Grofé, Emil von Grofé |
| Spouse | Anna May Lampton , Ruth Grofé , Mildred Grizzelle |
| Children(s) | Ferde Grofé, Jr., Anne Grofé, Robert Grofé, Delight Grofé |
Ferde Grofe is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on March 27, 1892 in New York, United States. composed music for a variety of films, and played the role of arranger for Paul Whiteman between 1920 until 1932.
He composed Rhapsody in Blue by He orchestrated Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin..
He got married to his the third time to Anna May Lampton in 1952.
Ferde Grofe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ferde Grofe is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ferde Grofe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He had a range of positions, including the milkman and truck driver as well as an elevator operator.
Nominated for the Academy Award for his musical score for the film Minstrel Man from 1944.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Ferde Grofe Dating?
According to our records, Ferde Grofe married to Anna May Lampton , Ruth Grofé , Mildred Grizzelle. As of December 1, 2023, Ferde Grofe’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ferde Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ferde Grofe celebrates birthday on March 27 of every year.
Who is Ferde Grofe?
Ferde Grofé, byname of Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, (born March 27, 1892, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died April 3, 1972, Santa Monica, Calif.), American composer and arranger known for his orchestral works as well as for his pioneering role in establishing the sound of big band dance music.
Who did Ferde Grofe write for?
In 1942, he again had popular success in collaboration with lyricist Harold Adamson for the song “ Daybreak.” The song was a top ten hit for Tommy Dorsey in 1942. Throughout the 1940’s, Grofe collaborated on several film scores, including Strike Up the Band, Thousands Cheer and Minstrel Man.
Where is Ferde Grofe from?
New York, NY
How do you pronounce Ferde Grofe?
Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, known as Ferde Grofé (March 27, 1892 – April 3, 1972) (pronounced Fur-dee Grow-fay ) was an American composer, arranger, pianist and instrumentalist.
Who wrote the Grand Canyon Suite?
Ferde Grofé