Richard A. Whiting

Composer

Birthday November 12, 1891

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Feb 10, 1938 (46)

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About

Composer of popular standards like Hooray for Hollywood, On the Good Ship Lollipop, and Ain't We Got Fun?.

Before Fame

He went to the Harvard Military School in Los Angeles.

Trivia

He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song for his song When Did You Leave Heaven from the 1936 film Sing, Baby Sing.

Family Life

His daughters are actresses Margaret Whiting and Barbara Whiting Smith.

Associated With

He won much acclaim for his musical contributions to the film Sing, Baby Sing, which starred actress Alice Faye.