THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin was born on December 6, 1896 in Manhattan, United States and died on August 17, 1983, aged 86.
Born
December 6, 1896
Ira Gershwin died aged 86.
Died: August 17, 1983
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, United States
- Professions
- librettist, poet, songwriter, musician, lyricist, composer, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Ira Gershwin
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Israel Gershowitz
- Pseudonyms
- Arthur Francis, Ira Gershwin
Family
- Sibling
- George Gershwin
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- International Music Score Library Project
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- Integrated Authority File
- filmportal.de
- Internet Broadway Database
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- SNAC
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Ira Gershwin when they died?
Ira Gershwin died aged 86.
When is Ira Gershwin’s birthday?
Ira Gershwin’s recorded birthday is December 6.
Where was Ira Gershwin born?
Ira Gershwin was born in Manhattan, United States.
What was Ira Gershwin’s name at birth?
Ira Gershwin’s recorded birth name is Israel Gershowitz.
When did Ira Gershwin die?
Ira Gershwin died on August 17, 1983.