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Irving Berlin

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Irving Berlin Fast Facts:

Father was a cantor; the family emigrated to the United States in 1893.
The family's last name in Russia was Beilin; it was changed to Baline at Ellis Island.
His first hit ballad was called "When I Lost You," which he wrote after the death of his first wife, who died of typhoid contracted on their honeymoon.
Drafted into the army at the age of 30 during World War I, he worked writing patriotic songs.
One of the founders of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
Never learned to read and write music; had a special piano made that changed keys with a lever and had someone else transcribe his songs.
Had proceeds from the royalties of "God Bless America" donated to the Boys and Girl Scouts of America.

Irving Berlin Relationships:
Augusta - Sister
Benjamin Baline - Brother
Dorothy Goetz - Wife (deceased)
Elizabeth Berlin Peters - Daughter
Ellin Mackay Berlin - Wife (deceased)
Irving Berlin Jr. - Son
Lena Baline - Mother
Linda Berlin Emmet - Daughter
Mary Ellin Berlin Barrett - Daughter
Moses Baline - Father
Rebecca - Sister
Sarah Baline Henkin - Sister
Sifre - Sister
Irving Berlin Awards:
1942 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Winner
1946 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Nominee
1939 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1954 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1938 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1938 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1935 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Nominee
1938 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Story) - Nominee
1942 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Story) - Nominee
1951 Tony: Outstanding Musical Score - Winner
1963 Tony: Special Award - Winner
1978 Tony: Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre - Winner