Harold Arlen
1905–1986 (age 81)
composer
Biography
Harold Arlen was an American composer whose prolific career spanned Broadway, Hollywood, and popular music. He is best remembered for creating memorable melodies and sophisticated harmonies that defined the golden age of American musical theater and film.
Among his most celebrated works are compositions for classic films and stage productions, including music that became standards of the American songbook. Arlen's contributions to music earned him recognition as one of the great composers of the twentieth century, and his works continue to be performed and cherished by musicians and audiences alike.