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Frank Loesser

Actor, Composer, Additional Credits
Born June 29, 1910Died July 28, 1969 (59 years)
Frank Henry Loesser was an American songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, among others. He won separate Tony Awards for the music and lyrics in both shows, as well as sharing the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the latter. He also wrote songs for over 60 Hollywood films and for Tin Pan Alley, many of which have become standards, and was nominated for five Academy Awards for best song, winning once for "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Guys and Dolls
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • 8 ½ Women
Known For
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Guys and Dolls
  • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
  • Neptune's Daughter
  • The Perils of Pauline
  • Thank Your Lucky Stars
  • Sweater Girl

Filmography

1950
The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Self
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self
1948
The Milton Berle Show (TV Series) · as Self - Composer

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