Skip to content
Leonard Bernstein profile photo

Sound

Leonard Bernstein

Born
Aug 25, 1918 · Aged 72
Died
Oct 14, 1990
Place of birth
Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
88
TV credits
16
Also known as (1)
  • Louis Bernstein

Biography

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and lifelong humanitarian. He was one of the most significant American cultural personalities of the 20th century. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history".