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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / motorcyclist / film score composer / screenwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Kander
Frequently asked questions
When was John Kander born?
Born March 18, 1927 (age 99).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.