THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
George Gershwin
American composer and pianist (1898–1937)
George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn, United States and died on July 11, 1937, aged 38.
Born
September 26, 1898
George Gershwin died aged 38.
Died: July 11, 1937
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, United States, New York City, United States, New Zealand
- Professions
- jazz pianist, songwriter, painter, conductor, film score composer, pianist, composer
- Citizenship
- United States
More about George Gershwin
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Jacob Gershwin
- Pseudonyms
- Gershwin
Family
- Sibling
- Ira Gershwin
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Internet Broadway Database
- International Music Score Library Project
- Integrated Authority File
- Find a Grave
- Archivio Storico Ricordi
- Roglo
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- filmportal.de
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural
- BnF authorities
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was George Gershwin when they died?
George Gershwin died aged 38.
When is George Gershwin’s birthday?
George Gershwin’s recorded birthday is September 26.
Where was George Gershwin born?
George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, United States; New York City, United States; New Zealand.
What was George Gershwin’s name at birth?
George Gershwin’s recorded birth name is Jacob Gershwin.
When did George Gershwin die?
George Gershwin died on July 11, 1937.