Meredith Willson
American composer, conductor, musical arranger, and bandleader (1902–1984)
Died aged 82TaurusUnited States
Biography
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist, and playwright.
He is perhaps best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the 1957 hit Broadway musical The Music Man and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" (1951).
Willson wrote three other musicals, two of which appeared on Broadway, and composed symphonies and popular songs. He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- The Music Man
Instruments
- piano
- flute
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Rini Zarova Willson
- Siblings
- Dixie Willson
Awards & honours (3)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tony Award for Best Musical
Quick answers about Meredith Willson
- How old was Meredith Willson?
- Meredith Willson died on June 15, 1984 at the age of 82.
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- Meredith Willson was born on May 18, 1902.
- Where was Meredith Willson born?
- Meredith Willson was born in Mason City.
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- Meredith Willson's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Meredith Willson is a citizen of United States.
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- Meredith Willson is known as conductor, composer, flautist, pianist.
- Who has Meredith Willson been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Meredith Willson's spouse is or was Rini Zarova Willson.
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