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Also Known As Edgar Yipsel Harburg • Isidore Hochberg
Born April 8, 1896 or April 8, 1898 • New York City • New York
Died March 5, 1981 • Los Angeles • California • (Anniversary tomorrow)
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1940)
Notable Works “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” • “Over the Rainbow”

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