Irving Berlin
Songwriter

Irving Berlin Net Worth

Irving Berlin was an iconic American songwriter, born on May 11, 1888 in Russia. He is best known for his patriotic anthem "God Bless America" and the holiday classic "White Christmas". He is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters in American history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 11, 1888
Birth Place Russia
Age 131 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 22, 1989 (age 101)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $80 Million (2024)

About

Known for God Bless America and White Christmas. He was considered to be one of America's greatest songwriters.

Before Fame

His house was burned down in an act of antisemitism. His first international hit was Alexander's Ragtime Band from 1911, which started a worldwide dance craze.

Trivia

His six-decade career produced 1,500 songs, eight Academy Award nominations, and 25 chart hits. His songs were covered by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Jerry Garcia.

Family Life

He married Dorothy Goetz, whose brother was Songwriter E. Ray Goetz, in February 1912. She died of typhoid fever six months after their wedding. He later married heiress Ellin MacKay on January 4, 1926, with whom he fathered four children.

Associated With

He worked with Ronald Reagan in the film This is the Army from 1942 in which Kate Smith sang God Bless America, his popular 1918 patriotic number.

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