"Academy Awards: 30th Annual," Sammy Cahn, Maurice Chevalier, James Van Heusen. 1958.
Caption: "Academy Awards: 30th Annual," Sammy Cahn, Maurice Chevalier, James Van Heusen. 1958.
Soundtrack, Music Department, Producer
Born: January 26, 1913
Star sign: Aquarius
Known for: American Beauty (1999), Goodfellas (1990), Married with Children (1987), Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Source: IMDB
Jimmy Van Heusen was inarguably one of the most accomplished songwriters in history. Claiming four "Oscars" and one Emmy award among his credits he also wrote more songs (85) recorded by Frank Sinatra, his long time friend, than any other composer. He also composed the songs for another good friend, Bing Crosby for six of the seven Crosby/Hope ...