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Public records list Harry Warren as a lyricist, songwriter and film score composer. Harry Warren was born on December 24, 1893 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Death is recorded on September 22, 1981, at the age of 87. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Original Song (1936, 1944, 1947).
My Take
Harry Warren deserves far more recognition than he gets. Born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna in Brooklyn, this Italian-American songwriter was arguably the first major American composer to write primarily for film, earning eleven Oscar nominations and three wins for songs like "Lullaby of Broadway" and "You'll Never Know." Almost everyone has hummed his melodies without knowing his name, which is precisely what fascinates me. He proved that the people shaping a culture are often invisible behind the stars who perform their work. I love this kind of quiet authorship, and I think Warren stands among the great unsung architects of the American songbook.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harry Warren
- Name (Japanese)
- ハリー・ウォーレン
- Reading
- はりー・うぉーれん
- Born
- December 24, 1893 – September 22, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- composer / lyricist / songwriter / film score composer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1936 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1947 Academy Award for Best Original Song
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%20Warren
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938810
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Harry Warren born?
Born December 24, 1893.
When did Harry Warren die?
Died September 22, 1981, aged 87.
Where was Harry Warren from?
Harry Warren was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Harry Warren do?
Harry Warren worked as composer, lyricist, songwriter, film score composer, actor.
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