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George Gershwin

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.

DiedJuly 11, 1937(1937-07-11) (aged 38)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Resting placeWestchester Hills Cemetery
OccupationComposer, pianist, artist
Years active1916–37
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Relatives
  • Ira Gershwin (Brother)
  • Arthur Gershwin (Brother)
  • Frances Gershwin (Sister)
  • Moishe Gershowitz (Father)
  • Roza Bruskina (Mother)

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898; Brooklyn, New York – July 11, 1937; Hollywood, California) was an Americancomposer and a pianist.

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George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York.

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