Meredith Willson
Theatrical Composer
1902 – 1984
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Who was Meredith Willson?
Robert Meredith Willson was an American composer, songwriter, conductor and playwright, best known for writing the book, music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical The Music Man. He wrote three other Broadway musicals, composed symphonies and popular songs, and his film scores were twice nominated for Academy Awards.
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- Born
- May 18, 1902
Mason City - Also known as
- Meredith Wilson
- Robert Meredith Willson
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Ralina Zarova
(1948/03/13 - 1966/12/06) - Rosemary Sullivan
(1968/02/14 - 1984/06/15) - Elizabeth Wilson
(1920/08/29 - 1948/03/05)
- Ralina Zarova
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Juilliard School
- Died
- Jun 15, 1984
Santa Monica
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on July 23, 2013
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