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Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He and his collaborators had a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, but also enjoyed hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin. He won an Oscar 4 times for his songs, including the popular song "Three Coins in the Fountain".
Birth Name
Samuel Cohen
Born
Wednesday, 18 June 1913
Died
Friday, 15 January 1993
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Sinatra: All or Nothing at All | Self | 2015 |
The 66th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 1994 |
Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration | Self | 1990 |
Star's Table | Self | 1986 |
The Perils of P.K. | 1986 | |
All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan | Self | 1985 |
Salute! | Self | 1983 |
The First 40 Years | Self | 1980 |
Boardwalk | Morris | 1979 |
Live Wednesday | Self | 1978 |
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Producer Filmography
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Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1976 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1976 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1976 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1974 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1974 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1969 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1969 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song | Nominated |
1968 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1968 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song | Nominated |
1968 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music (Other Than Composer) | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Song | Nominated |
1964 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
1962 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1961 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1960 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1960 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
1959 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1958 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |