Sammy Fain
Birth Name:
Samuel Feinberg
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Music department, Actor
Fast Facts
- In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
- In 1989, he received a special award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- Got his big break when he was caught by his boss, playing songs in an audition room, while working as a stockroom boy for Mills Music Publishing
- Before becoming a composer, he worked as a pianist for vaudeville acts
- Is closely associated with sentimental tunes, including his songs "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella," "That Old Feeling," etc
- Frequently collaborated with fellow songwriter Paul Francis Webster on music
- Taught himself to play the piano, learning musical tunes by ear
Awards
- 1938Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1954Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Winner
- 1956Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Winner
- 1958Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1959Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1959Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1959Grammy - Best Soundtrack Album, Original Cast - Motion Picture or Television:Nominated
- 1959Golden Laurel - Top Song:Winner
- 1959Golden Laurel - Top Song:Nominated
- 1963Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1973Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1977Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1978Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated