THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ferde Grofé
American composer, arranger, pianist and instrumentalist (1892–1972)
Ferde Grofé was born on March 27, 1892 in New York City, United States and died on April 3, 1972, aged 80.
Born
March 27, 1892
Ferde Grofé died aged 80.
Died: April 3, 1972
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Professions
- jazz musician, pianist, film score composer, composer, radio personality, conductor
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Ferde Grofé
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Birth name
- Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé
- Pseudonyms
- Ferde Grofé
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Universalis
- Integrated Authority File
- SNAC
- Musicalics
- BnF authorities
- Find a Grave
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Ferde Grofé when they died?
Ferde Grofé died aged 80.
When is Ferde Grofé’s birthday?
Ferde Grofé’s recorded birthday is March 27.
Where was Ferde Grofé born?
Ferde Grofé was born in New York City, United States.
What was Ferde Grofé’s name at birth?
Ferde Grofé’s recorded birth name is Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé.
When did Ferde Grofé die?
Ferde Grofé died on April 3, 1972.