As per our current Database, Harold Arlen has been died on Apr 23, 1986 (age 81).
When Harold Arlen die, Harold Arlen was 81 years old.
| Popular As | Harold Arlen |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 15, 1905 (Buffalo, NY) |
| Birthday | February 15 |
| Town/City | Buffalo, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Harold Arlen’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Harold Arlen was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Composer who wrote the score for the 1938 classic film "The Wizard of Oz." He and his co-writer won the 1939 Academy Awards for Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow."
He played as a piano accompanist in vaudeville during his early twenties. His first song "Get Happy" was composed with Ted Koehler in 1929.
His song "Over the Rainbow," written with lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, introduced Judy Garland's powerful and moving voice to the public.
His twin brother died the day after their birth. He was married in 1937 to model, showgirl, and Actress Anya Taranda.
He had a fruitful collaboration with Johnny Mercer during the 1940s, and the two produced "That Old Black Magic," "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)," and several other hit songs.
