Victor Young

Victor Young
Victor Young
Background information
Birth nameAlbert Victor Young
Born(1899-08-08)August 8, 1899
Chicago, Illinois
DiedNovember 10, 1956(1956-11-10) (aged 57)
Palm Springs, California
Occupations
  • Composer
  • arranger
  • violinist
  • conductor
Instrument(s)Violin, piano
Years active1920–56

Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899– November 10, 1956) was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. Young was posthumously awarded the Academy Award for Best Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture for Around the World in 80 Days at the 29th Academy Awards in 1957.

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