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Also Known As: | Richard Charles Rodgers, Richard C Rodgers | Died: | December 30, 1979 |
Born: | June 28, 1902 | Cause of Death: | |
Birth Place: | New York City, New York, USA | Profession: | composer, producer |
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Prolific writer of show tunes who enjoyed fruitful collaborations with lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Rogers confected some of Hollywood's most enduring musicals, including "Oklahoma!" (1955), "The King and I" (1956) and "The Sound of Music" (1965) and contributed numerous scores and songs to films through the 1960s.
Prolific writer of show tunes who enjoyed fruitful collaborations with lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Rogers confected some of Hollywood's most enduring musicals, including "Oklahoma!" (1955), "The King and I" (1956) and "The Sound of Music" (1965) and contributed numerous scores and songs to films through the 1960s.
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Rodgers was one of only eight individuals who have received each of the four major entertainment awards in competition. The others are Helen Hayes, Audrey Hepburn, John Gielgud, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols and Marvin Hamlisch.
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