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Frederick Loewe: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born June 10, 1901 • Berlin • Germany
Died February 14, 1988 (aged 86) • Palm Springs • California
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1985) • Academy Award (1959)
Notable Works “Brigadoon” • “Camelot” • “Gigi” • “If Ever I Would Leave You” • “My Fair Lady” • “Paint Your Wagon”

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