George Gershwin
George Gershwin (born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".
Known for
SoundBirthday
September 26, 1898Deathday
July 11, 1937Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
41Place of birth
New York City, New YorkAlso known as
Jacob GershowitzCast credits
Crew credits
An American in Paris
Music, SongsThe Man I Love
MusicPorgy and Bess
Music, SongsKiss Me, Stupid
SongsDelicious
Original Music Composer, SongsFantasia 2000
MusicShall We Dance
Music, SongsThe Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Original Music Composer, SongsA Damsel in Distress
Original Music Composer, SongsGeorge Gershwin Alone
MusicAn American in Paris: The Musical
MusicalFunny Face
Original Music Composer, SongsLady Be Good
Music, SongsKing of Jazz
Additional MusicCrazy For You
MusicalA Matter of Time
Original Music ComposerNick Crumbs and the Mystery of the Missing Cake
MusicThe Director's Cut
Compositor