Cole Porter

Born

June 9, 1891

Died

October 15, 1964 (aged 73)

Known as

playwright, composer, pianist, lyricist, songwriter, film score composer

Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films.

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