Richard A. Whiting
Composer

Richard A. Whiting Net Worth

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He earned his net worth through his successful career as a composer and songwriter. He was also a successful music publisher and was the co-founder of the music publishing company, Leo Feist, Inc. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Richard A. Whiting was a highly successful composer and songwriter who had a net worth of $12 million. Born in 1891, he was best known for his popular standards such as Hooray for Hollywood, On the Good Ship Lollipop, and Ain't We Got Fun?. He was also the co-founder of the music publishing company, Leo Feist, Inc. and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 12, 1891
Birth Place Illinois
Age 128 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

Composer of popular standards like Hooray for Hollywood, On the Good Ship Lollipop, and Ain't We Got Fun?.

Before Fame

He went to the Harvard Military School in Los Angeles.

Trivia

He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song for his song When Did You Leave Heaven from the 1936 film Sing, Baby Sing.

Family Life

His daughters are actresses Margaret Whiting and Barbara Whiting Smith.

Associated With

He won much acclaim for his musical contributions to the film Sing, Baby Sing, which starred actress Alice Faye.

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