Barry Manilow

Birth Name:

Barry Alan Pincus

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Writer, Producer

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
Wrote the State Farm jingle "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!"
Has worked as a pianist for fellow singer Bette Midler
His famous song "Mandy" was originally given the name "Brandy․"

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

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