Van Alexander

Van Alexander

composer, music department, actor

Van Alexander was born on May 02, 1915 in USA. Van Alexander's big-screen debut came with No Man's Woman directed by Franklin Adreon in 1955. Van Alexander is known for The Fighting Chance directed by William Witney, Rod Cameron stars as Bill Binyon and Julie London as Janet Wales. Van Alexander has got 1 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Van Alexander achieved is ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. The upcoming new movie Van Alexander plays is I Saw What You Did which will be released on May 15, 1965.

Composer, bandleader, conductor, and author Van Alexander was educated at Columbia University, then formed his own orchestra playing in theatres and on radio, later arranging and conducting for radio. He was the chief conductor and arranger for Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae. His chief musical collaborator was Ella Fitzgerald, and he made many records. He joined ASCAP in 1941 and his popular song works include "I'll Close My Eyes", 'A-Tisket, A-Tasket", "Where, O Where Has My Little Dog Gone?", "Got A Pebble In My Shoe", "Bouillya Baise", and "There's A Ship Comin' In".

  • Birthday

    May 02, 1915
  • Place of Birth

    New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 3 nominations

ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
2002
Winner - Life in Music Award

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