Sound
Richard Rodgers
- Born
- Jun 28, 1902 · Aged 77
- Died
- Dec 30, 1979
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 4
- TV credits
- 6
Also known as (4)
- Richard Rogers
- Dick Rodgers
- Richard Charles Rodgers
- リチャード・チャールズ・ロジャース
Biography
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music, with over 900 songs and 43 Broadway musicals, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant composers of 20th century American music. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music. Rodgers was the first person to win what are considered the top American entertainment awards in television, recording, movies and Broadway – an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award — now…
