As per our current Database, Irving Berlin has been died on Sep 22, 1989 (age 101).
When Irving Berlin die, Irving Berlin was 101 years old.
| Popular As | Irving Berlin |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Age | 101 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 11, 1888 (Russia) |
| Birthday | May 11 |
| Town/City | Russia |
| Nationality | Russia |
Irving Berlin’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Irving Berlin was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Known for God Bless America and White Christmas. He was considered to be one of America's greatest songwriters.
His house was burned down in an act of antisemitism. His first international hit was Alexander's Ragtime Band from 1911, which started a worldwide dance craze.
His six-decade career produced 1,500 songs, eight Academy Award nominations, and 25 chart hits. His songs were covered by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Jerry Garcia.
He married Dorothy Goetz, whose brother was Songwriter E. Ray Goetz, in February 1912. She died of typhoid fever six months after their wedding. He later married heiress Ellin MacKay on January 4, 1926, with whom he fathered four children.
He worked with Ronald Reagan in the film This is the Army from 1942 in which Kate Smith sang God Bless America, his popular 1918 patriotic number.
