Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films.
Background
- Born in
- Peru
- Educated at
- Harvard Law SchoolWorcester AcademySchola Cantorum de ParisHarvard UniversityYale University
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Trustees Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 Tony Award for Best Original Score🏆 Tony Award for Best Musical
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1891
Born
Birth1964
Died
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