Nelson Riddle

January 10, 2024
Composer

Quick Facts

Nelson Riddle
Full Name Nelson Riddle
Occupation Composer
Date Of Birth Jun 1, 1921(1921-06-01)
Age 103
Date Of Death 1985-10-06
Birthplace Oradell
Country United States
Birth City New Jersey
Horoscope Gemini

Nelson Riddle Biography

Name Nelson Riddle
Birthday Jun 1
Birth Year 1921
Place Of Birth Oradell
Home Town New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Naomi Tenenholtz , Doreen Moran
Children(s) Christopher Riddle, Rosemary Riddle, Nelson Riddle III, MORE

Nelson Riddle is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on June 1, 1921 in Oradell, New Jersey, United States. Capital Records arranger, who was one of many geniuses behind such singers Capital Records arranger who was one of the geniuses behind such singers as Frank Sinatra. He won his first Academy Award for his 1974 score for The Great Gatsby.. His 1974 score for The Great Gatsby earned him his first Academy Award.

To great commercial and critical acclaim, he recorded three Platinum albums in the 1980s with He recorded three Platinum albums with Linda Ronstadt in the 1980s to great critical and commercial acclaim..

Doreen Moran was his wife. He divorced her on February 22, 1970. On April 11, 1970, he married Naomi Tenenholtz. After Riddle’s passing, Christopher became the youngest son of Riddle.

Nelson Riddle Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Composer
House Living in own house.

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

He was a musician for the Charlie Spivak Orchestra and served two years in the Merchant Marine at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York.

He wrote the theme song for “Route 66,” a classic TV series, and also contributed to the music for “Batman” in the 1960s. He was also involved in “Robin and the 7 Hoods”, and “Ocean’s 11,” both of which starred the Rat Pack.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Nelson Riddle Dating?

According to our records, Nelson Riddle married to Naomi Tenenholtz , Doreen Moran. As of December 1, 2023, Nelson Riddle’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Nelson Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Nelson Riddle celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.

Is Nelson Riddle still alive?

October 6, 1985

Who was Frank Sinatra's favorite arranger?

Few members of the general public know how important an arranger is to music. But Nelson Riddle , born 100 years ago today, was lauded by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra and became a household name to lovers of the Great American Songbook.

What did Nelson Riddle do?

Nelson Riddle, the Oscar-winning composer and arranger who was famed for his work with such stars as Frank Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt died today. He was 64 years old.

Who arranged Sinatra's music?

His Oscar underlined the fact that he was also a freshly viable recording artist with a new contract at Capitol Records, where he and a brilliant young arranger named Nelson Riddle had begun creating the string of groundbreaking recordings that would revolutionize popular music in the 1950s.

Who wrote the song I got you under my skin?

Cole Porter

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