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Meredith Willson (Robert Meredith Willson) was born on 18 May, 1902 in Mason City, Iowa, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,composer. Discover Meredith Willson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Robert Meredith Willson
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,composer
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 18 May 1902
Birthday 18 May
Birthplace Mason City, Iowa, USA
Date of death 15 June, 1984
Died Place Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Meredith Willson's Wife?

His wife is Rosemary Patricia Sullivan (14 February 1968 - 15 June 1984) ( his death), Ralina Zarova (13 March 1948 - 6 December 1966) ( her death), Elizabeth (Peggy) Wilson (29 August 1920 - 5 March 1948) ( divorced)

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Wife Rosemary Patricia Sullivan (14 February 1968 - 15 June 1984) ( his death), Ralina Zarova (13 March 1948 - 6 December 1966) ( her death), Elizabeth (Peggy) Wilson (29 August 1920 - 5 March 1948) ( divorced)
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Meredith Willson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Meredith Willson worth at the age of 82 years old? Meredith Willson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Meredith Willson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1919

Willson left his hometown of Mason City in 1919 to attend Damrosch Institute (now Juilliard) in New York.

1921

He played flute and piccolo in John Philip Sousa's band from 1921 to 1923 and then joined the New York Philharmonic Orchestra from 1924 to 1929.

1930

In 1930 he got a job in radio in California. Radio was his primary source of income over the following 25 years.

1940

He also composed several orchestral works during the '30s and '40s, including symphonies for The Great Dictator (1940) and The Little Foxes (1941).

1950

Musical director for NBC Radio's "The Big Show" (1950-1952).

1951

In 1951, stage producers Martin and Feuer proposed that Willson write a musical comedy about his Iowa boyhood. With his common touch, they said, it was sure to be a hit. After seven years, he finally got what turned out to be his masterpiece onto the stage.

1957

"The Music Man", which Willson said was "an Iowan's attempt to pay tribute to his home state", premiered on Broadway in 1957.

1958

Won Broadway's 1958 Tony Award for book, with collaborator Franklin Lacey, as well as music and lyrics of Best Musical winner "The Music Man."

1962

Meredith Willson--musician, playwright, and composer--was best known for the book, words, and music for The Music Man (1962).

1964

He wrote two other musical plays, including The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). Many of his songs are standards, including "You and I", "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You", "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", "Seventy-Six Trombones", and "Till There Was You", which was a surprising song choice for a hit record by The Beatles.

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives," Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 885-887. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1982

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1982.