About Charles Gaynor
Lived 1909 – 1975 (aged 66). Charles Gaynor was an American composer, theatre director and lyricist.
Charles Beauclerk Gaynor (born April 3, 1907, Boston, Massachusetts – December 18, 1975, Washington, D.C.) was an American musical composer. His revues include Lend an Ear and Show Girl (1961), and he contributed songs to the 1973 revival of Irene, and the London production Sweeter and Lower.
Gene Kelly had his first position as a choreographer with the Charles Gaynor musical revue Hold Your Hats at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in April 1938.
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Who was Charles Gaynor?
Music composer (1909-1975)
When was Charles Gaynor born?
Charles Gaynor was born on 3 April 1909 in Boston.
When did Charles Gaynor die?
Charles Gaynor died on 18 December 1975 in Washington, D.C..
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Charles Gaynor was a composer, theatre director and lyricist.
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Charles Gaynor was American.
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