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Profile of Burton Lane on Famous Like Me

 
Name: Burton Lane  
   
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Date of Birth: 2nd February 1912
   
Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA
   
Profession: Composer
 
 
From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Burton Lane (February 2, 1912, New York City - January 5, 1997, New York City) was a composer and lyricist.

Lane (real name Burton Levy) was best known for his musicals, Finian's Rainbow and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. He also wrote music for films such as Dancing Lady, Royal Wedding, and Some Like it Hot. For a time, he was president of the American Guild of Authors and Composers, during which period he campaigned against music piracy.


Tony Award Nominations for Burton Lane

  • 1979 Tony Award for Best Original Score - Carmelina
  • 1966 Tony Award for Best Composer and Lyricist - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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