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George Gershwin and one of his oil paintings, 1931 | |
| Born | Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz (1898-09-26)September 26, 1898 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1937(1937-07-11) (aged 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westchester Hills Cemetery |
| Occupation | Composer, pianist, artist |
| Years active | 1916–37 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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George Gershwin (September 26, 1898; Brooklyn, New York – July 11, 1937; Hollywood, California) was an Americancomposer and a pianist.
Story of his life
Childhood
George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York.
George gershwin biography pbs kid
His family immigrated to the United States. Gershwin, his two brothers and sister had a close, happy family life. George liked playing games on the streets of