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Also Known As Israel Baline
Born May 11, 1888 • Russia
Died September 22, 1989 (aged 101) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Academy Award (1943)
Notable Works “Annie Get Your Gun” • “Annie Get Your Gun” • “Call Me Madam” • “Easter Parade” • “God Bless America” • “Marie from Sunny Italy” • “White Christmas”

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