Walter Kent
For the British businessman, see Walter George Kent.
| Walter Kent | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Walter Maurice Kaufman |
| Born |
November 29, 1911 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died |
March 2, 1994 (aged 82) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres |
Broadway Musicals Revues |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
Walter Kent (November 29, 1911 – March 2, 1994) was a Jewish[1] American composer who wrote the music for songs including the Christmas standard "I'll Be Home for Christmas", and the wartime hit "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover", co-written with fellow American Nat Burton. He died at the age of 82.
References
- ↑ Bloom, Nate (2006-12-19). "The Jews Who Wrote Christmas Songs". InterfaithFamily. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
External links
- Walter Kent at the Internet Broadway Database
- Walter Kent at the Internet Movie Database
- Walter Kent at Find a Grave
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