Frederick Loewe
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Summary
Frederick Loewe was born on June 10, 1901[1], in Charlottenburg[2]. He died on February 14, 1988[3], in Palm Springs[4]. He worked as a composer[5], songwriter[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,505 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Desert Memorial Park[9]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[10], United States[11]
- Educated at: Stern Conservatory[12]
- Notable work: My Fair Lady[13], Camelot[14]
- Award received: Grammy Trustees Award[15], Kennedy Center Honors[16], Academy Award for Best Original Song[17], Tony Award for Best Musical[18], Tony Award for Best Original Score[19]
- Member of: Lerner and Loewe[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: operetta[22], musical[23]
- Commons category: Frederick Loewe[24]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[25]
- Family name: Löw[26]
- Given name: Fritz[27]
- Pseudonym: Frederick Loewe[28]
- Official website: http://www.frederickloewe.org[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederick Loewe[30]
- Instrument: piano[31]
- Partner in business or sport: Alan Jay Lerner[32]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[33]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[34], Academy Award for Best Original Song[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36], English[37], Italian[38]
- Birth name: Fritz Löw[39]
- Name in native language: Frederick Loewe[40]
- Start of work period: 1915[41]
Why It Matters
Frederick Loewe has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Frederick Loewe born?
Frederick Loewe was born in Charlottenburg[2].
Where did Frederick Loewe die?
Frederick Loewe passed away in Palm Springs[4].
What did Frederick Loewe do for work?
Frederick Loewe worked as a composer[5], songwriter[6], and pianist[7].
Where did Frederick Loewe go to school?
Frederick Loewe was educated at Stern Conservatory[12].
What awards did Frederick Loewe receive?
Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[15], Kennedy Center Honors[16], Academy Award for Best Original Song[17], and Tony Award for Best Musical[18].