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Sammy Cahn

Also Credited As: Samuel Cohen

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as Sammy Cahn, was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He and his collaborators had a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, but also enjoyed hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin, and won an Oscar four times for his songs, including the popular hit "Three Coins in the Fountain".



Among his most enduring songs is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", cowritten with Jule Styne in 1945.

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STAGE CREDITS

Words & Music
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Performer

Writing

The Littlest Revue
Additional Music
Lyricist
Bojangles
Lyricist
High Button Shoes
Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Skyscraper
Lyricist
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Composer/Lyricist
Two's Company
Lyricist
Lyricist
Words & Music
Lyricist
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1974 - Special Awards

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Theatre World Awards - 1974 - Performance

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Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Sammy Cahn, Walking Happy

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sammy Cahn been in?

Sammy Cahn has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Sammy Cahn been in?

Sammy Cahn has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Sammy Cahn been nominated for?

Sammy Cahn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in "Words and Music." He also received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Cahn was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, where he received a Special Award. He was also nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for his work on "Walking Happy."

What awards has Sammy Cahn won?

Sammy Cahn has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards for his Special Award.

How many shows has Sammy Cahn written?

Sammy Cahn has written 14 shows including Glad to See You (Lyricist), High Button Shoes (Composer/Lyricist), Two's Company (Lyricist), The Littlest Revue (Lyricist), Eddie Fisher at the Winter Garden (Lyricist), Les Poupees De Paris (Lyricist), Skyscraper (Lyricist), Walking Happy (Lyricist), Look to the Lilies (Lyricist), Words & Music (Bookwriter), Bojangles (Lyricist), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Lyricist), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist).

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