Harold Arlen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Harold Arlen
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1905(1905-02-15)
Age	119
Date Of Death	1986-04-23
Birthplace	Buffalo
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Harold Arlen Biography

Harold Arlen is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on February 15, 1905 in Buffalo, New York, United States. He was the composer who composed the score to the classic 1938 film “The Wizard of Oz.” He won the 1939 Academy Awards as Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow” with his co-writer.

During the 1940s, he collaborated with He had a fruitful collaboration with Johnny Mercer during the 1940s, and the two produced “That Old Black Magic,” “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “One for My Baby (and One More for the Road),” and several other hit songs. and produced “That Old Black Magic”, “Ac-Cent–Tchu-Ate The Positive,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and many other hits.

The day after their children were born, his twin brother also died. He married Anya Taranda, a model, showgirl and actress in 1937.

Harold Arlen Net Worth

Harold Arlen is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harold Arlen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his early twenties, he was a pianist accompanist in vaudeville. Ted Koehler composed his first song, “Get Happy”, in 1929.

E.Y. wrote the lyrics to his song “Over the Rainbow”. “Yip Harburg” introduced His song “Over the Rainbow,” written with lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, introduced Judy Garland‘s powerful and moving voice to the public. to the public’s powerful, moving voice.

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Facts & Trivia

Harold Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Harold Arlen celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Harold Arlen

1. Harold Arlen composed over 500 songs.
2. He wrote the music for “Over the Rainbow.”
3. Arlen won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
4. He collaborated with lyricist E.Y. Harburg on many hits.
5. Arlen’s music was featured in numerous films and Broadway shows.
6. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971.
7. Arlen worked with famous performers such as Judy Garland and Lena Horne.
8. His song “Stormy Weather” became a jazz standard.
9. Arlen served in World War II as a captain in the Army Air Corps.
10. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 1996.

What nationality is Harold Arlen?

American

What made Harold Arlen famous?

Harold Arlen is best remembered for the melodies to such popular tunes as “Stormy Weather,” “Get Happy,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “Over the Rainbow.” A pianist from the age of nine, Arlen formed the Snappy Trio at the age of fifteen and performed professionally in Buffalo cafes and on boats.

Why did Harold Arlen change his name?

Shortly after, he changed his surname to Arlen, after Orlin, his mother’s maiden name. At 22, Arlen moved to New York City with dreams of being a singer and actor. His debut as a Tin Pan Alley tunesmith was a happy accident. In 1929, he had a small part in a show called Great Day.

Why was Over the Rainbow written?

Musical inspiration often struck at odd moments. On his way to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with his wife, Arlen asked her to stop the car as they passed Schwab’s drugstore on Sunset Boulevard. In a burst of creativity, he jotted down the tune for “Over the Rainbow” on the music paper that he invariably carried with him.

Who was Harold Arlen married to?

Anya Taranda