Jerry Bock
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Summary
Jerry Bock was born on November 23, 1928[1], in New Haven[2]. He died on November 3, 2010[3], in Mount Kisco[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and songwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,109 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 2, 2010[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[11], Flushing High School[12]
- Notable work: If I Were a Rich Man[13], Fiddler on the Roof[14], She Loves Me[15]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[16], Johnny Mercer Award[17], Tony Award for Best Musical[18], Tony Award for Best Original Score[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: musical[21]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[22]
- Cause of death: heart failure[23]
- Family name: Bock[24]
- Given name: Jerrold Lewis[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Partner in business or sport: Sheldon Harnick[27]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Original Score[28], Tony Award for Best Musical[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Jerrold Lewis Bock[31]
- Name in native language: Jerry Bock[32]
- Start of work period: 1955[33]
Why It Matters
Jerry Bock has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Jerry Bock born?
Jerry Bock's place of birth was New Haven[2].
Where did Jerry Bock die?
Jerry Bock died in Mount Kisco[4].
What did Jerry Bock do for work?
Jerry Bock worked as a composer[5] and songwriter[6].
Where did Jerry Bock go to school?
Jerry Bock was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[11] and Flushing High School[12].
What awards did Jerry Bock receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[16], Johnny Mercer Award[17], Tony Award for Best Musical[18], and Tony Award for Best Original Score[19].