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Happy Traum(1938-2024)

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Happy Traum was born on 9 May 1938 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer, known for American Experience (1988), The Songpoet (2021) and Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2012). He was married to Jane R Gams. He died on 17 July 2024 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 9, 1938
DiedJuly 17, 2024(86)
BornMay 9, 1938
DiedJuly 17, 2024(86)
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Known for

American Experience (1988)
American Experience
8.6
TV Series
  • Composer
The Songpoet (2021)
The Songpoet
8.7
  • Self
  • 2021
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2012)
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
7.0
  • Self
  • 2012
A Man Called Hurt: The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt (2024)
A Man Called Hurt: The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt
  • Self
  • 2024

Credits

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Composer

  • American Experience (1988)
    American Experience
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1988

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 9, 1938
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 17, 2024
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Jane R GamsMay 29, 1960 - July 17, 2024 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      April Lorien Traum
  • Parents
      Ruth Hyams
  • Relatives
    • Artie Traum(Sibling)

Did you know

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    Was in the audience when The Weavers performed at Carnegie Hall on Christmas Eve in 1955.

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