Ira Gershwin

American lyricist and wordsmith whose elegant, witty verses shaped the golden age of Broadway and Hollywood musicals across five decades.

Ira Gershwin - Personal Information

  • Name: Ira Gershwin
  • Date of Birth: December 6, 1896
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Date of Death: August 17, 1983
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Writer
  • Also Known As: Israel Gershowitz
  • Crew Jobs: Lyricist, Songs, Musical, Book, Music

Filmography

A selection of screen appearances and productions associated with Ira Gershwin.

  • Gershwin: The American Classic (2018)
  • I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America (1992)
  • The Bell Telephone Hour (TV - 1959) as Self
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (TV - 1948) as Self

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