Vernon Duke
Songwriter, composer
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About Vernon Duke
Vernon Duke, born Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky, was a Russian-born American composer known for his sophisticated tunes for films, Broadway musicals, and revues. He was one of the most well-liked composers of the Great Depression era.
Early Life
He entered the Kiev Conservatory at the age of eleven to study composition. His family fled the horrors of Russia's Civil War in 1919, and in 1921 they secured American visas and set sail for New York.
Career
He met George Gershwin, who proposed his pen name. He wrote scores for theater and film projects all through the 1930s. In 1940, he garnered critical acclaim for his score to “Cabin in the Sky” (1943), a Broadway musical starring Ethel Waters.
He composed the music for the 1957 Broadway production of Jean Anouilh's “Time Remembered”. He served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. In 1955, his memoir “Passport to Paris” was released.
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F.A.Q. about Vernon Duke
When is Vernon Duke's birthday?
Vernon Duke's birthday is on October 27, 1903.
In how many days is Vernon Duke's birthday?
Vernon Duke's birthday is in 215 days
How old was Vernon Duke when he/she died?
Vernon Duke was 65 years old.
When did Vernon Duke die?
Vernon Duke died in January 16, 1969.
How old would Vernon Duke be today?
Vernon Duke would be 120 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Vernon Duke from?
Vernon Duke was born in Minsk Governorate, Russian Empire.