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John Kander is a motorcyclist, film score composer and screenwriter. Born on March 18, 1927, John Kander is from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. That works out to 99 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Columbia University. Recorded honors include National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, Emmy Award (1973) and 4 more.
My Take
John Kander is, to me, one of the great architects of American musical theater. With Fred Ebb he wrote Cabaret and Chicago, scores that fuse seductive melody with genuine moral edge, music that entertains while it unsettles. What impresses me most is his endurance; born in 1927, he has spent nearly a century shaping the sound of Broadway. The shelf of honors, Tony, Grammy, Emmy and the National Medal of Arts, only hints at his influence. I admire composers who write for the ages rather than the moment. Kander's songs keep being sung, and that is the truest measure of mastery.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Kander
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・カンター
- Reading
- じょん・かんたー
- Born
- March 18, 1927 (age 99)
- Origin
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- composer / motorcyclist / film score composer / screenwriter / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- National Medal of Arts
- Kennedy Center Honors
- 1973 Emmy Award
- Tony Awards
- 1967 Grammy Awards
- Drama League Award
- 1993 Tony Award for Best Original Score
- 1967 Tony Award for Best Original Score
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Kander
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1685876
4. About this entry
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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 John Kander born?
John Kander was born on March 18, 1927 and is 99 years old.
Where is John Kander from?
John Kander is from Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
What does John Kander do?
John Kander works as composer, motorcyclist, film score composer, screenwriter, musician.
Where did John Kander study?
John Kander attended Columbia University.
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