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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / lyricist / songwriter / film score composer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1936 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1947 Academy Award for Best Original Song
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%20Warren
Frequently asked questions
When was Harry Warren born?
December 24, 1893 – September 22, 1981.
Where is Harry Warren from?
Harry Warren is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Harry Warren do?
Harry Warren works as composer, lyricist, songwriter, film score composer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.