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Lennie Hayton

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Lennie Hayton · Arts & Literature

What

Conductor of On the Town (Academy Award 1949) and Hello, Dolly!

When

1906, New York City, United States — 1971, Palm Springs, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Lennie Hayton is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Conductor of On the Town (Academy Award 1949) and Hello, Dolly!

How & why

Hayton was an American composer, conductor and arranger who won Academy Awards for scoring 'On the Town' (1949) and 'Hello, Dolly!' (1969) and served as MGM's music director. Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he was married to singer Lena Horne.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish recipients of the Academy Award for Best Scoring

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Conductor of On the Town (Academy Award 1949) and Hello, Dolly!

1949

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish recipients of the Academy Award for Best Scoring