Deems Taylor
Actor
- Born
- December 22, 1885 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- July 3, 1966 (age 80)
Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1967 to honor his memory.
Known for
Acting4
- 1951Of Men and Music as Narrator (voice)
- 1940Fantasia as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
- 1940The Rite of Spring as The Narrator
- 1940Information Please: Series 1, No. 10 as Himself - Guest Panelist
Behind the camera2
- 1947The Barber of Seville Writer
- 1924Janice Meredith Original Music Composer