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Ira Gershwin (Israel Gershowitz) was born on 6 December, 1896 in New York City, New York, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,actor. Discover Ira Gershwin'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 87 years old?

Popular As Israel Gershowitz
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actor
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 6 December, 1896
Birthday 6 December
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 17 August, 1983
Died Place Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Ira Gershwin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Ira Gershwin height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .

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Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Who Is Ira Gershwin's Wife?

His wife is Leonore Gershwin (14 September 1926 - 17 August 1983) ( his death)

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Wife Leonore Gershwin (14 September 1926 - 17 August 1983) ( his death)
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Ira Gershwin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ira Gershwin worth at the age of 87 years old? Ira Gershwin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Ira Gershwin'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
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1932

Legendary, prolific composer, songwriter and author, educated at Townsend Harris Hall, City College of New York, and Columbia University. He began his career as a contributor to newspaper columns, and also worked for a touring carnival. His Broadway stage scores include "Two Little Girls in Blue" (written under the pseudonym 'Arthur Francis'), "Lady Be Good", "Tell Me More", "Tip-Toes", "Oh, Kay", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Treasure Girl", "Show Girl", "Strike Up the Band", "Girl Crazy", "Of Thee I Sing" (Pulitzer Prize, 1932), "Let 'Em Eat Cake", "Life Begins at 8:40", "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936", "Lady in the Dark", and "Park Avenue".

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 317-320. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1997

His musical, "Lady in the Dark", was awarded the 1997 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical.

1998

His musical, "Lady in the Dark", performed at the Royal National Theatre, Lyttelton, was nominated for the 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical of the 1997 season.

2011

George Gershwin and his musical, "Porgy and Bess", at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for the 2011 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Production of a Musical (Large).

2017

George Gershwin and his musical, "Crazy for You" at the Drury Lane Productions Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2017 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Large Musical Production.

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