As per our current Database, Claude Thornhill has been died on Jul 1, 1965 (age 56).
When Claude Thornhill die, Claude Thornhill was 56 years old.
| Popular As | Claude Thornhill |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 10, 1908 (Indiana) |
| Birthday | August 10 |
| Town/City | Indiana |
| Nationality | Indiana |
Claude Thornhill’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Claude Thornhill was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Remembered for his many compositions, including 'I Wish I Had You,' which was recorded by Billie Holiday and Fats Waller. Other works he wrote include 'Let's Go,' 'Shore Roads,' and 'Memory Of An Island.'
He began studying at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music when he was 16. He also began collaborating with clarinetist Artie Shaw around the same time.
His composition 'Snowfall' became a standard and was recorded by numerous groups and artists, including Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, Billy Vaughn, Skitch Henderson, Dick Hyman, and John Williams.
He married Actress Ruth Thornhill. His mother Maude was a choir Conductor.
He was musical Director for Tony Bennett during the mid-1950s.
