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Jimmy Van Heusen
Acting
Born January 26, 1913 · Syracuse, New York, USA
Died February 6, 1990
Also known as James Van Heusen
Biography
James Van Heusen was an American composer. He wrote songs for films, television and theater, and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1964
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1960
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1958
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1945
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1969 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1968 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1962 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1961 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1960 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1959 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1956 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1946 · nominated
Filmography8 titles

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self

Pocketful of Miracles
1961Original Music Composer
1961Original Music Composer

Pardners
1956Songs
1956Songs

Going My Way
1944Songs
1944Songs

Let's Make Love
1960Songs
1960Songs

Ocean's Eleven
1960Songs
1960Songs

Robin and the 7 Hoods
1964Songs
1964Songs

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1949Music
1949Music