Harold Arlen 1 pictures

Soundtrack, Music Department, Composer
No American has written more first-rate songs than Arlen. He grew up in a musical family (his father was a cantor), and disappointed but didn't surprise his parents by dropping out of high school to become a musician. A stint as pianist and singer with a dance band, the Buffalodians, allowed him to escape Buffalo for New York City. Arlen stayed on...

Born: February 15, 1905
Star sign: Aquarius
Known for: L.A. Confidential (1997), Catch Me If You Can (2002), My Week with Marilyn (2011), Spider-Man 3 (2007)
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