Frank Loesser
American songwriter (1910–1969)
Died aged 59CancerUnited States
Biography
Frank Henry Loesser ( "lesser"; June 29, 1910 – July 28, 1969) was an American songwriter who wrote music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, among others. He won a Tony Award for Guys and Dolls and shared the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for How to Succeed. He also wrote songs for over 60 Hollywood films and Tin Pan Alley, many of which have become standards, and was nominated for five Academy Awards for best song, winning once for "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (IPI name identifier 00018339583).
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
- Guys and Dolls
Genres
- musical play
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jo Sullivan Loesser
- Children
- John LoesserEmily Loesser
- Siblings
- Arthur Loesser
Awards & honours (3)
- Pulitzer Prize for Drama
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Tony Award for Best Musical
Quick answers about Frank Loesser
- How old was Frank Loesser?
- Frank Loesser died on July 28, 1969 at the age of 59.
- When is Frank Loesser's birthday?
- Frank Loesser was born on June 29, 1910.
- Where was Frank Loesser born?
- Frank Loesser was born in New York City.
- What is Frank Loesser's zodiac sign?
- Frank Loesser's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Frank Loesser's nationality?
- Frank Loesser is a citizen of United States.
- What does Frank Loesser do?
- Frank Loesser is known as composer, librettist, lyricist, songwriter.
- Who has Frank Loesser been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Frank Loesser's spouse is or was Jo Sullivan Loesser.
- How many children did Frank Loesser have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Frank Loesser.
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