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Bennie Benjamin was a prolific songwriter and composer who wrote some of the most popular songs of the 20th century. He wrote over 500 songs, including "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire". He was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Popular Music. Bennie Benjamin was born in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and moved to New York City in the 1920s. He began his career as a songwriter in the 1930s, writing for the likes of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Ella Fitzgerald. He also wrote for Broadway musicals, including "Cotton Club Parade" and "Cabaret". Bennie Benjamin's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career as a songwriter and composer. He wrote some of the most popular songs of the 20th century, and his songs have been covered by many artists. He also earned royalties from the use of his songs in films and television shows.

Popular As Claude Benjamin
Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 4 November, 1907
Birthday 4 November
Birthplace St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Date of death 2 May, 1989
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Bennie Benjamin Net Worth

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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American songwriter and lyricist, best known for "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" (co-written with Sol Marcus and made popular by The Ink Spots). A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, Benny began his career in vaudeville and as a composer for local orchestras. He was also trained as a musician on guitar and banjo. Bennie first started his career as a professional songwriter in 1938 under contract to the Chappell Music Company. Though his output was interrupted by army service in World War II, he subsequently teamed up with George David Weiss for a successful decade-long collaboration. During this time, he penned numerous hit songs, including "Surrender", " I'll Never Be Free", "Oh What It Seemed it Be", "Rumors are Flying" and "The Wheel of Fortune".