Cole Porter

Cole Porter (1891–1964) was an American playwright, composer and pianist.

Also recorded as Cole Albert Porter.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Cole Albert Porter.

Born at Peru in 1891, died at Santa Monica in 1964.

In detail

Cole Porter studied at Harvard Law School, Yale University and Harvard University. training under Vincent d'Indy and Pietro Yon is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are musical play.

Works named in the authority record are Night and Day and So Near and Yet so Far.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Trustees Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tony Award for Best Original Score and Tony Award for Best Musical.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cole Porter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q215120: Cole Porter

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