Cole Porter
Birth Name:
Cole Albert Porter
Birth Place:
Peru, Indiana, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Music department, Writer
Fast Facts
- In 1970, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
- In 1949, he was awarded the Tony Award for Best Composer
- In 1913, he earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University
- Attended Harvard University's School of Music and Law School
- Studying piano since the age of eight, he started composing songs by the time he was ten years old
- Is best known for his work composing Broadway musicals, including "Anything Goes," "Can-Can" and "Kiss Me, Kate․"
- Served with the French Foreign Legion during World War I
Awards
- 1937Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1942Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1944Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1957Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1961Grammy - Best Soundtrack Album or Recording of Original Cast from a Motion Picture or TV:Winner
- 2005OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated
- 2005OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated