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Also Known As James Van Heusen • Edward Chester Babcock
Born January 26, 1913 • Syracuse • New York
Died February 7, 1990 (aged 77) • California
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1964) • Academy Award (1960) • Academy Award (1958) • Emmy Award (1956) • Academy Award (1945)
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