Cole Porter
1891 – 1964

Cole Porter

American composer and songwriter (1891–1964)

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Born
1891-06-09, Peru
Died
1964-10-15
Birthplace state
Indiana

Biography

Cole Albert Porter was born in Peru, Indiana, on June 9, 1891. He worked as a composer, songwriter, lyricist, pianist, and playwright, and collected art. His songs became standards, and his scores achieved success on Broadway and in Hollywood films. He died on October 15, 1964.

Occupation

Cole Porter is recorded as a art collector, a film score composer, a lyricist, a musician, a songwriter, a playwright, a pianist, a composer and a writer, born in Indiana (1891–1964).

Connections to Indiana

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Frequently asked about Cole Porter

Who was Cole Porter?
Cole Porter was American composer and songwriter (1891–1964), born in Indiana (1891 – 1964).
When and where was Cole Porter born?
Cole Porter was born on 1891-06-09 in Peru.
When did Cole Porter die?
Cole died on 1964-10-15.
What was Cole Porter known for?
Cole Porter is recorded as a art collector, a film score composer, a lyricist, a musician, a songwriter, a playwright, a pianist, a composer and a writer.
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