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Barry Manilow Biography

Birth Name:Barry Alan Pincus

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was awarded the BMI Icon Award in 2017
  • Was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002
  • Founded the Manilow Music Project to help support music programs of public schools
  • Got married to music manager Garry Kief in 2014
  • Studied musical theater at The Juilliard School, and New York College of Music
  • Has worked as a pianist for fellow singer Bette Midler
  • His famous song "Mandy" was originally given the name "Brandy․"
  • Wrote the State Farm jingle "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!"

Awards

  • 1995Razzie Award-Worst Original Song: winner
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: winner
  • 2009OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated