Don Black
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Summary
Don Black was born on June 21, 1938[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a songwriter[3], lyricist[4], librettist[5], poet[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,845 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Ethnic group: Russian Jews[10]
- Occupation: comedian[11]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], Society of London Theatre Special Award[13], Academy Award for Best Original Song[14], Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical[15], Tony Award for Best Original Score[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: popular music[18]
- Commons category: Don Black (lyricist)[19]
- Family name: Blackstone[20]
- Given name: Donald[21]
- Pseudonym: Don Black[22]
- Official website: http://www.donblack.co.uk/[23]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song[24], Tony Award for Best Original Score[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: Donald Blackstone[27]
- Name in native language: Don Black[28]
- Different from: Don Black[29]
Why It Matters
Don Black has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Don Black born?
Don Black's place of birth was London[2].
What did Don Black do for work?
Don Black worked as a songwriter[3], lyricist[4], librettist[5], poet[6], and playwright[7].
What awards did Don Black receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], Society of London Theatre Special Award[13], Academy Award for Best Original Song[14], and Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical[15].