Harold Rome(1908-1993)

Composer
Writer
Music Department

Harold Rome was born on 27 May 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He was a composer and writer, known for Fanny (1961), Call Me Mister (1951) and Thousands Cheer (1943). He was married to Florence Miles. He died on 26 October 1993 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

Known for

Fanny

6.8

Composer

1961

Call Me Mister

5.7

Writer(as Harold J. Rome)

1951

Thousands Cheer

6.2

Soundtrack

1943

Wonderful Things

5.6

Soundtrack

1958

Credits

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Composer

Camera Three
6.3
TV Series
- Composer
- 1978
Harold Rome: Pins and Needles
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1978
Destry reitet wieder
8.1
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1966
New York Television Theatre
6.2
TV Series
- Composer
- 1966
Fanny
6.8
- Composer
- 1961
Fanny
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1956

Writer

Music Department

Personal details

Alternative name
- Harold J. Rome
Born
- May 27, 1908
- Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died
- October 26, 1993
- New York City, New York, USA(stroke)
Spouse
- Florence MilesFebruary 3, 1939 - October 26, 1993 (his death, 2 children)
Other works
Active on Broadway in the following productions:
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography
- 3 Articles

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Trivia
In 1949, he wrote the English lyrics of the French song "Mais qu'est-ce que j'ai ?" which were written in 1947 by Édith Piaf with the music of Henri Betti. The title song became "What Can I Do ?" and the song was recorded in March 1950 in Chicago by Maddy Russell with Mitch Miller and his Orchestra.