Sammy Cahn
(6/18/1916, the [Lower East Side, New York City] – 15.1.1993, the [Los Angeles, California])
United States (Usa)

Popular American lyricist, songwriter, talented musician, winner of prestigious awards, including Academy Award. At the time of his romantic poetry enthralled many celebrities, among them Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and others.

Sammy Cahn (real name Samuel Cohan) was born on June 18, 1913 in the Lower East Side in New York in a family of Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was the only son of five children.

Creative activities Sammy started in the thirties of last century. Then he perfectly played the violin in a dance bands. Soon Kang began to cooperate with Saul Chaplin. The two men were extremely talented. They created a duo of Cahn and Chaplin, and actively worked for many leading companies who desperately needed the excellent musical and poetic themes.

In the 1940th year, Kahn went to Hollywood and there that he began writing songs for films. At one time he also worked for the theaters of Broadway, creating a wonderful lyrics for the musicals High Button Shoes, Two’s Company, Skyscraper, and puppets for the show Les Poupees de Paris.

In 1955, the year of the poet has expanded the field of its own activities. Then he became interested in publishing and became a music editor.

In 1972, the year of Kan was introduced into the Hall of Fame songwriters Songwriters Hall of Fame. Later he became head of the organization, but demonstrated creative talent and organizational skills.

In 1988, the Award was established Sammy Awards, which is awarded to the most worthy authors of musical compositions for films. Upon learning of the award, Kahn was flattered and thought it a great honor.

Creative activity of the channel was not just highly appreciated. He was a unique singer-songwriter, won twenty-six Academy Award nominations and won four of them (the song Three Coins in the Fountain, High Hopes, All the Way, Call Me Irresponsible). In addition, he was nominated for three theater award Broadway’s Tony Award.

Sammy Cahn was married twice. The first time he married in 1945 to the year, with Gloria Delson, who bore him two children. The second time, a talented poet, was married in 1970 to the year. Then Mrs. Kahn was Virginia Basil.

Sammy passed away on January 15, 1993 in Los Angeles, California. He was 79 years old.

Currently, Star Kahn is still burning on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood and in the hearts of many fans.