Deems Taylor

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Biography

Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1967 to honor his memory.

Career Overview

Deems Taylor has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Their work is anchored in the Fantasia Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Fantasia, Of Men and Music, Information Please: Series 1, No. 10. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
6
Birth Date
1885-12-22 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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