Rudolf Friml

Composer

Birthday December 7, 1879

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Czech Republic

DEATH DATE Nov 12, 1972 (92)

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About

Known for Giannina Mia and Love Is Like a Firefly. He gained success with Rose-Marie and The Vagabond King both on Broadway and film.

Before Fame

He was an accompanist to a violinist. He studied with Antonin Dvorak at the Prague Conservatory.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971.

Family Life

He married Kay Wong Ling Friml.

Associated With

He collaborated with lyricist Otto Harbach.