Deems Taylor

Born: 1885-12-22 in New York City, New York, USA

Died: 1966-07-03

Known For: Acting

Biography

Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1967 to honor his memory.

Filmography

1951

Of Men and Music as Narrator (voice)

1950

What's My Line? as Self

1947

The Barber of Seville ... (Writer)

1940

Fantasia as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10 as Himself - Guest Panelist

1924

Janice Meredith ... (Original Music Composer)