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John Harold Kander is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb, Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films. He and Ebb also wrote the standard "New York, New York".
Birth Name
John Harold Kander
Born
Friday, 18 March 1927
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | Self | 2021 |
| Every Act of Life | Himself / Self | 2018 |
| Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy | Self | 2013 |
| Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's | Self | 2009 |
| Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self | 2008 |
| The 61st Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee & Presenter | 2007 |
| Broadway: The American Musical | Self | 2004 |
| Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song | Self | 2001 |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self - Honoree | 1998 |
| The 51st Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | 1997 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | Self | 2021 |
| Every Act of Life | Himself / Self | 2018 |
| Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy | Self | 2013 |
| Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's | Self | 2009 |
| Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self | 2008 |
| The 61st Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee & Presenter | 2007 |
| Broadway: The American Musical | Self | 2004 |
| Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song | Self | 2001 |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self - Honoree | 1998 |
| The 51st Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | 1997 |
| Theater Talk | Self - Guest | 1996 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| The 38th Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | 1984 |
| The 35th Annual Tony Awards | Self - Winner | 1981 |
| CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley | Himself - Songwriter | 1979 |
| The 32nd Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | 1978 |
| Working in the Theatre | Self | 1976 |
| Dinah! | Self | 1974 |
| Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
| The 22nd Annual Tony Awards | Self | 1968 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2003 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics | Won |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) | Nominated |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1976 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music, Lyrics and Special Material | Won |
