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Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his work in the Hollywood film industry, having written over 800 songs for films and television shows. He was a four-time Academy Award winner, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. Cahn was born in New York City to Jewish immigrants from Russia. He began writing songs at the age of 16, and by the time he was 18, he had already written several hit songs. He went on to write some of the most popular songs of the 20th century, including "Three Coins in the Fountain," "High Hopes," and "Call Me Irresponsible." Cahn was also a successful producer, having produced several albums for Frank Sinatra, including the Grammy-winning "Come Fly with Me." He also wrote the lyrics for the musical "Funny Girl," which starred Barbra Streisand. Cahn died in 1993 at the age of 79. He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002.

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Occupation soundtrack,music_department,producer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 18 June, 1913
Birthday 18 June
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 15 January, 1993
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Sammy Cahn's Wife?

His wife is Virginia Curtis (2 August 1970 - 15 January 1993) ( his death), Gloria Delson (1946 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Virginia Curtis (2 August 1970 - 15 January 1993) ( his death), Gloria Delson (1946 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Sammy Cahn Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sammy Cahn worth at the age of 80 years old? Sammy Cahn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Sammy Cahn's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1991

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3, 1991-1993, pages 91-94. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001.

1990

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6540 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 2, 1990.

1972

Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.

1957

Award-winning songwriter ("All the Way" [Academy Award, 1957], "Three Coins in the Fountain" [Academy Award, 1954], "Love and Marriage" [Emmy Award, 1955], "High Hopes" [Academy Award, 1959], "Call Me Irresponsible" [Academy Award, 1963]), composer, author and publisher, educated at Seward Park High School in New York. He was a violinist in vaudeville orchestras, and organized a dance band wih Saul Chaplin.

1955

He became a musical publisher in 1955.

1940

Arriving in Hollywood in 1940, he wrote many title and theme songs along with film scores and incidental music. His Broadway stage scores include "High Button Shoes", "Two's Company", "Skyscraper", and music for the marionette show "Les Poupees de Paris".

1936

He wrote the night club scores for "Connie's Hot Chocolates of 1936", "New Grand Terrace Review", and "Cotton Club Parade" (1939).

He joined ASCAP in 1936, and his chief musical collaboraors included Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and James Van Heusen.