Age, Biography and Wiki
Buddy Kaye (Jules Leonard Kaye) was born on 3 January, 1918 in New York City, New York, U.S., is an American songwriter. Discover Buddy Kaye'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 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Jules Leonard Kaye |
| Occupation |
Songwriter |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January, 1918 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
21 November, 2002 |
| Died Place |
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 January.
He is a member of famous Music Department with the age 84 years old group.
Buddy Kaye Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Buddy Kaye height not available right now. We will update Buddy Kaye's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Buddy Kaye's Wife?
His wife is Lillian Kaye (28 June 1942 - 21 November 2002) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lillian Kaye (28 June 1942 - 21 November 2002) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Buddy Kaye Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Buddy Kaye worth at the age of 84 years old? Buddy Kaye’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Buddy Kaye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Music Department |
Buddy Kaye Social Network
Timeline
Jules Leonard "Buddy" Kaye (January 3, 1918 – November 21, 2002) was an American songwriter, lyricist, arranger, producer, and author.
His songs were recorded by top performers, including Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The McGuire Sisters, Glenn Miller, Sammy Kaye, Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Charles Aznavour, Tony Bennett, Cliff Richard, Pat Boone, Harry Belafonte, Bobby Darin, Little Richard, Barry Manilow, Karen Carpenter, Diana Krall, and Dusty Springfield.
He scored number-one hits on the Billboard charts in 1945 with "Till The End Of Time", recorded by Perry Como, and in 1949 with "'A' You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)", recorded by Como and The Fontane Sisters.
Among his most recognizable tunes in pop culture are the theme songs to the Famous Studios theatrical cartoons Little Lulu and Little Audrey; the international hit song "Speedy Gonzales", recorded by Pat Boone; and the co-written theme song to the television series I Dream of Jeannie.
In 1976, he won a Grammy Award for best children's album for his production of The Little Prince, narrated by Richard Burton.
As an author he had four published books, including: The Wisdom of Baltasar Gracian (Pocket Books, Simon & Schuster), Method Songwriting (St. Martin's Press), The Gift of Acabar - co-authored with Og Mandino (Lippincott, Bantam Books, Penguin, Random House) and "'A' You're Adorable" (Candlewick Press).
Kaye completed the book and lyrics to When Garbo Talks!, his final work, in 2002.
The stage musical had its world premiere at International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, October 15, 2010.
In 2015, seventy years after first being recorded by Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan released a cover version of “Full Moon and Empty Arms” on his Shadows in the Night album of Sinatra standards and praised Buddy Kaye in his MusiCares Person of the Year speech as one of the great songwriters who may not be well known in these times but deserves recognition.
In celebration of the centennial birthdate of Buddy Kaye, January 3, 2018, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized the achievements and success of Golden Circle member Buddy Kaye referring to him in a published article as “A lyricist for the ages". On April 29, 2018, in Brooklyn, NY, the James Madison Alumni Association added Buddy Kaye to the Madison Wall of Distinction.
