Vernon Duke
Composer

Vernon Duke Net Worth

Vernon Duke was a Russian-born composer and lyricist born on October 10, 1903. He is best known for his popular songs Taking a Chance on Love, Autumn in New York, and April in Paris. He had many notable collaborations with artists such as Ethel Waters, Fred Astaire, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 10, 1903
Birth Place Russia
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 16, 1969 (age 65)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

Known for Taking a Chance on Love, Autumn in New York, and April in Paris. He had many notable collaborations.

Before Fame

He studied composition and musical theory at the Kiev Conservatory.

Trivia

He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Family Life

He married Kay McCracken in 1957.

Associated With

He collaborated with lyricist Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Sammy Cahn.

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