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Marvin Hamlisch - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 02, 1944 |
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| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Marvin Hamlisch's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Award-winning composer of film scores (notably 'The Way We Were'), Broadway musicals ('A Chorus Line'), and popular songs. |
Intro
Marvin Hamlisch was an acclaimed American composer and conductor, known for his work in film, theater, and popular music. He was one of only 16 artists to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award (EGOT), as well as a Pulitzer Prize.
Early Life & Background
Marvin Hamlisch was born in New York City to Viennese Jewish parents. He was a child prodigy who was accepted at the Juilliard School of Music at age seven.
Career Highlights
- Composed scores for films such as 'The Way We Were', 'The Sting', and 'Sophie's Choice'.
- Created music for the iconic Broadway musical 'A Chorus Line', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
- One of only 16 EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), as well as a Pulitzer Prize winner.
- Served as principal pops conductor for symphony orchestras in Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Dallas, and San Diego.
Trivia
- He won a total of three Academy Awards in 1974 alone, for 'The Way We Were' and 'The Sting'.
- Hamlisch was friends with Barbra Streisand and wrote several songs specifically for her.
- He was posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Marvin Hamlisch?
Marvin Hamlisch is 81 years old.
When was Marvin Hamlisch born?
Marvin Hamlisch was born the 2 June 1944.
Where is Marvin Hamlisch from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 2nd, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 2, 1944, the Provisional Government of the French Republic was established in Algiers. This government aimed to restore French authority and coordinate efforts against the Axis powers.
- Day of the week: June 2nd, 1944 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Amor by Andy Russell
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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