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About Victor Young
This esteemed film composer and violinist wrote over 300 film scores, including for “The Invited” and “Samson and Delilah.”
Before Fame
A Chicago native, Victor Young moved to Poland with his family. He started receiving violin training at the young age of 10.
Career Facts
Young made his debut as a concert violinist when he toured Europe with the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert. He became a music director for radio programs in New York and Chicago throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
Victor Young founded his orchestra, Victor Young and His Orchestra, in 1935. His Broadway credits include “Murder at the Vanities,” “Winged Victory” and “Seventh Heaven.” He also worked with such lyricists as Jack Osterman, Joe Young and Edward Heyman.
Recognition
In 1957, he received an Academy Award for “Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture” for his work on “Around the World in 80 Days.”
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F.A.Q. about Victor Young
When is his birthday?
Victor Young's birthday is on August 8, 1900.
In how many days is his birthday?
Victor's birthday is in 316 days
How old was Victor when he died?
He was 56 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 10, 1956.
How old would he be today?
Victor Young would be 123 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Victor from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..