What is Richard Rodgers's middle name?
Charles
What is Richard Rodgers's full name?
Richard Charles Rodgers
Richard Rodgers nickname(s):
Dick, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Musicals
Richard Rodgers date of birth:
June 28, 1902
How old was Richard Rodgers when died?
77
Where was Richard Rodgers born?
New York City, New York, USA
When did Richard Rodgers die?
December 30, 1979
Where did Richard Rodgers die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Richard Rodgers die?
Cancer
How tall is Richard Rodgers?
5' 8¼" (173 cm)
Richard Rodgers body shape:
Average
What color are Richard Rodgers's eyes?
Grey
What color is Richard Rodgers's hair?
Grey
Richard Rodgers distinctive features:
Musicals
Is Richard Rodgers gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Richard Rodgers?
Jewish
What is Richard Rodgers's ethnicity?
White
What is Richard Rodgers nationality?
American
Where did Richard Rodgers go to university?
Columbia University (music)
What is Richard Rodgers's occupation?
Composer
Richard Rodgers claim to fame:
Rogers & Hammerstein
What genre is Richard Rodgers's work?
Musical theatre
What instruments does Richard Rodgers play?
Songwriter, Composer
Who is Richard Rodgers's father?
William Rodgers (father)
Who is Richard Rodgers's mother?
Mamie Rodgers (mother)
Richard Rodgers brother(s):
Mortimer
Richard Rodgers friends:
Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein 11
Who has Richard Rodgers worked with?
Oscar Hammerstein, Larry Hart
Richard Rodgers favorite people?
Larry Hart
Short Biography
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music up to the present day, and have an enduring broad appeal.