Jimmy Van Heusen

Jimmy Van Heusen
Jimmy Van Heusen playing the piano
Jimmy Van Heusen playing the piano
Background information
Birth nameEdward Chester Babcock
Born(1913-01-26)January 26, 1913
Syracuse, New York, United States
DiedFebruary 6, 1990(1990-02-06) (aged 77)
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
GenresPopular music
Occupation(s)Songwriter, pianist
Years activeMid 1930s–Late 1970s

James Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock; January 26, 1913 – February 6, 1990[1]) was an American composer. He wrote songs for films, television and theater, and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.[2]

  1. ^ "Palm Springs Cemetery District, "Interments of Interest"" (PDF). Pscemetery.com. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Academy Awards Database, Jimmy Van Heusen". Oscars.org. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

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