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Burton Lane

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2.8 Popularity Feb 02, 1912 (84 years old)

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

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Known For

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 as Self
Hell's Angels
Hell's Angels
1930 as Bit Role (uncredited)
Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004 as Self - Composer (archive sound)
Strictly Dynamite
Strictly Dynamite
1934 as Lupe's Accompanist (uncredited)
The Fred Astaire Songbook
The Fred Astaire Songbook
1991 as Self

Biography

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

Filmography 46

2007
Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane Movie

Music

2004
Judy Garland: By Myself Movie

as Self - Composer (archive sound)

1991
The Fred Astaire Songbook Movie

as Self

1981
Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued Movie

Songs

1971
Great Performances TV

as Self

1970
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Movie

Songs

1970
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Movie

Original Music Composer

1968
Finian's Rainbow Movie

Songs

1960
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Movie

Songs

1957
Affair in Havana Movie

Writer

1957
DuPont Show of the Month TV

Original Music Composer

1955
Jupiter's Darling Movie

Original Music Composer

1955
Jupiter's Darling Movie

Songs

1953
Give a Girl a Break Movie

Songs

1951
Royal Wedding Movie

Songs

1951
Royal Wedding Movie

Music

1948
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' Movie

Songs

1944
Hollywood Canteen Movie

Songs

1944
Rainbow Island Movie

Songs

1943
Du Barry Was a Lady Movie

Songs

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Personal Details

Known For Sound
Gender Male
Birthday February 02, 1912 (84 years old)
Died January 05, 1997
Years Active 1930 - 2007
Popularity 2.8
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Career Stats
46 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
1 Photos