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George M. Cohan(1878-1942)

  • Writer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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George M. Cohan
American composer, librettist, actor, dancer, author, director, and producer on the stage. Started his career in his family vaudeville shows, came to Broadway at the beginning of the 20th century. Was the composer of the American battle hymn of World War 1, 'Over There' Received the Congressional Gold Medal for his lifetime achievement 1936.
BornJuly 3, 1878
DiedNovember 5, 1942(64)
BornJuly 3, 1878
DiedNovember 5, 1942(64)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Durante, and George M. Cohan in The Phantom President (1932)
The Phantom President
5.8
  • Theodore K. Blair
  • Peeter J. 'Doc' Varney
  • 1932
Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)
Steel Magnolias
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1989
Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, and Eliza Dushku in Bring It On (2000)
Bring It On
6.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 2000
Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, and Madonna in A League of Their Own (1992)
A League of Their Own
7.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 1992

Credits

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Writer



  • Rock and Doris (try to) Write a Movie
    • based on the play "Seven Keys to Baldpate" by
    • 2024
  • Christopher Lee, John Carradine, Peter Cushing, and Vincent Price in House of the Long Shadows (1983)
    House of the Long Shadows
    6.2
    • dramatization by
    • 1983
  • Broadway on Showtime (1979)
    Broadway on Showtime
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • Walter Matthau and Frank McGee in The DuPont Show of the Week (1961)
    The DuPont Show of the Week
    6.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1962
  • Natalie Wood and Jacques Sernas in Camera Three (1954)
    Camera Three
    6.3
    TV Series
    • play
    • 1962
  • Omnibus (1952)
    Omnibus
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer (segment)
    • 1959
  • Marsha Hunt and John Rodney in Studio One (1948)
    Studio One
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Broadway Television Theatre (1952)
    Broadway Television Theatre
    6.3
    TV Series
    • play
    • 1952
  • Eduardo Ciannelli, Jimmy Conlin, Phillip Terry, and Jacqueline White in Seven Keys to Baldpate (1947)
    Seven Keys to Baldpate
    6.0
    • based on the dramatization by
    • 1947
  • Seven Keys to Baldpate
    4.8
    TV Movie
    • play
    • 1946
  • Jack Benny and Priscilla Lane in The Meanest Man in the World (1943)
    The Meanest Man in the World
    6.4
    • play
    • 1943
  • Judy Garland in Little Nellie Kelly (1940)
    Little Nellie Kelly
    6.4
    • based upon: the musical comedy written by
    • 1940
  • Rosemary Lane and Wayne Morris in Ladies Must Live (1940)
    Ladies Must Live
    5.6
    • play "The Hometowners"
    • 1940
  • The Cowboy Quarterback (1939)
    The Cowboy Quarterback
    4.7
    • from a play by
    • 1939
  • June Travis and Warren William in Times Square Playboy (1936)
    Times Square Playboy
    6.1
    • from the play "Home Towners" by
    • 1936

Music Department



  • George M Cohan Tonight!
    • music by
    • Music Department
    • Completed



  • Vinny Vino (2010)
    Vinny Vino
    8.0
    Short
    • songs
    • 2010
  • Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters in George M! (1970)
    George M!
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • music and lyrics by
    • 1970
  • Producers' Showcase (1954)
    Producers' Showcase
    7.2
    TV Series
    • songs
    • 1957
  • Stiliga Augusta (1946)
    Stiliga Augusta
    4.1
    • composer: additional music (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • James Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
    Yankee Doodle Dandy
    7.6
    • songs (uncredited)
    • 1942
  • Judy Garland in Little Nellie Kelly (1940)
    Little Nellie Kelly
    6.4
    • composer: musical comedy
    • 1940
  • Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, Stan Laurel, and Hal Roach in Sons of the Desert (1933)
    Sons of the Desert
    7.5
    • composer: stock music (uncredited)
    • 1933

Actor



  • George M. Cohan and Wynne Gibson in Gambling (1934)
    Gambling
    • Al Draper
    • 1934
  • Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Durante, and George M. Cohan in The Phantom President (1932)
    The Phantom President
    5.8
    • Theodore K. Blair
    • Peeter J. 'Doc' Varney
    • 1932
  • George M. Cohan in Hit-the-Trail Holliday (1918)
    Hit-the-Trail Holliday
    • Billy Holliday
    • 1918
  • George M. Cohan and Anna Q. Nilsson in Seven Keys to Baldpate (1917)
    Seven Keys to Baldpate
    6.0
    • George Washington Magee
    • 1917
  • Broadway Jones (1917)
    Broadway Jones
    • Broadway Jones
    • 1917

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Cohan
  • Born
    • July 3, 1878
    • Providence, Rhode Island, USA
  • Died
    • November 5, 1942
    • New York City, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Agnes Mary NolanJune 29, 1907 - November 5, 1942 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Stage: Wrote book / music / lyrics for "The Governor's Son" on Broadway (earliest Broadway credit). Musical/farce. Savoy Theatre: 25 Feb 1901-23 Mar 1901 (32 performances). Produced by L.C. Behman.
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Biographical Movies
    • 4 Print Biographies
    • 3 Portrayals
    • 21 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Is the only performer honored with a statue on Broadway located at the intersection of Broadway, 7th Avenue and 46th Street.
  • Quotes
    I don't care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right.
  • Trademark
    Often wrote songs, librettos, and acted all within a single play

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