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English
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Leonore Gershwin
Parents
Morris Gershwine, Rose Bruskina
Education
City College of New York
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♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
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English < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (ישראל)
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Ira Gershwin: American lyricist (1896–1983).
Born in Manhattan (died at age 86).
4 awards including Congressional Gold Medal.
Studied at City College of New York.
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Grammy Awards
WON
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Pulitzer Prize
WON
Biography
Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. With George, he wrote more than a dozen Broadway shows, featuring songs such as "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "The Man I Love", and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He was also responsible, along with DuBose Heyward, for the libretto to George's opera Porgy and Bess.
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Ira Gershwin was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
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Ira Gershwin was born in Manhattan.
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You can find more about Ira Gershwin on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
