What is Billy Rose's middle name?
Samuel
What is Billy Rose's full name?
William Samuel Rosenberg
Billy Rose nickname(s):
Basement Belasco, Bantum Barnum, Egregious Effendi, Mad Mahout, Penthouse Caligari, Small Svengali, Bantamweight Colossus
Billy Rose date of birth:
September 6, 1899
How old was Billy Rose when died?
66
Where was Billy Rose born?
New York, NY
When did Billy Rose die?
February 10, 1966
Where did Billy Rose die?
New York City, NY
How tall is Billy Rose?
4' 11" (150 cm)
What color is Billy Rose's hair?
Brown - Dark
Billy Rose distinctive features:
Short Stature
Is Billy Rose gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Billy Rose?
Jewish
What is Billy Rose's ethnicity?
White
What is Billy Rose nationality?
American
Where did Billy Rose go to school?
Public School 44
What is Billy Rose's occupation?
Impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist
Billy Rose claim to fame:
"Me and My Shadow
Billy Rose friends:
Moss Hart, Ben Hecht
Short Biography
William "Billy" Rose (September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist. He is credited with many famous songs, notably "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "Without A Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930) and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933). For decades preceding and immediately after the Second World War Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows, such as Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade, and Carmen Jones (1943), his Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, and the Ziegfeld Theatre influencing the careers of many stars. Billy Rose was inducted as a member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. After divorcing comedian Fanny Brice, he married Olympic swimmer Eleanor Holm.