Cynthia Weil
American songwriter
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About Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil abandoned her dream of becoming an actress to pursue a career as a songwriter. The American was best known for her collaborative works with Barry Mann who would later become her husband. Some of their most popular works are Eydie Gormé’s "Blame It on the Bossa Nova", The Crystals’ 1962 hit single "He's Sure the Boy I Love", and "I Just Can't Help Believing" which was performed by Elvis Presley and B. J. Thomas.
Family
She was the daughter of Dorothy Mendez and his partner Morris Weil. She and Barry had a daughter named Jenn Mann, who would become a psychotherapist.
Achievements
Weil and her husband became members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. Their works further earned them many Grammy Awards, and they were also nominated for the Academy Award on many occasions.
Trivia
As a kid, she was trained as a dancer.
During the 1960s, she was one of the songwriters at the historic Brill Building in Manhattan in New York City.
Their song "A World of Our Own" was featured in the 1991 film titled “Return to the Blue Lagoon”.
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F.A.Q. about Cynthia Weil
When is her birthday?
Cynthia Weil's birthday is on October 18, 1940.
In how many days is her birthday?
Cynthia's birthday is in 323 days
How old was Cynthia when she died?
She was 82 years old.
When did she die?
She died in June 1, 2023.
How old would she be today?
Cynthia Weil would be 83 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Cynthia from?
She was born in Beverly Hills, California, U.S..