What is Jerome Kern's full name?
Jerome David Kern
Jerome Kern date of birth:
January 27, 1885
How old was Jerome Kern when died?
60
Where was Jerome Kern born?
New York City, New York
When did Jerome Kern die?
November 11, 1945
Where did Jerome Kern die?
New York City, New York
Why did Jerome Kern die?
cerebral hemorrhage
Is Jerome Kern gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Jerome Kern?
Jewish
What is Jerome Kern nationality?
American
What is Jerome Kern's occupation?
Composer
Jerome Kern claim to fame:
Show Boat
What instruments does Jerome Kern play?
Composer
Short Biography
Jerome David Kern (January 27, 1885 – November 11, 1945) was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over 100 stage works, including such classics as "Ol' Man River", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", "A Fine Romance", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "All the Things You Are", "The Way You Look Tonight", "Long Ago (and Far Away)" and "Who?". He collaborated with many of the leading librettists and lyricists of his era, including George Grossmith Jr., Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Fields, Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin and E. Y. Harburg.