Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin was born Israel Isidor Baline on May 11, 1888 in Mogilev, Belarus, Russian Empire. Towering composer, songwriter, ("God Bless America", "Always", "Blue Skies", "White Christmas") author and publisher, he came to the United States at age 5 and was educated in New York's public schools. His earliest musical education was from his father, a cantor. He earned Honorary degrees from Bucknell University and Temple University. Beginning his career as a song-plugger for publisher Harry von Tilzer, Berlin worked as a singing waiter in Chinatown. In 1909, he was hired as a staff lyricist by the Ted Snyder Company, and became a partner to that firm four years later. In 1910, he began doing vaudeville appearances in the United States and abroad, and also appeared with Snyder in the Broadway musical "Up and Down Broadway", that ran for 72 performances. He joined ASCAP as a charter member in 1914, and served on its first board of directors between 1914-1918. Berlin enlisted the United States Army infantry in World War I, and was a sergeant at Camp Upton, New York. After the war, he established his own public-relations firm, and in 1921, he built the 1025-seat Music Box Theatre (at 239 W. 45th Street, New York) with Sam H. Harris. After Harris' death in 1941, Berlin assumed full ownership and the theatre remains a Broadway institution to this day. Among his many awards was the Medal for Merit for his 1942 all-soldier show "This Is the Army", which toured the United States, Europe and South Pacific battle zones; all proceeds were assigned to Army Emergency Relief and other service agencies. Berlin was also a member of the French Legion of Honor and held the Congressional Medal of Honor for "God Bless America", the proceeds from which went to the God Bless America Fund. His songs were sung by Fred Astaire, Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Dick Powell, Alice Faye and many others. Irving Berlin died at the age of 101 of natural causes on September 22, 1989 in New York City.

  • Popularity : 1.586
  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1888-05-11
  • Place of Birth : Mogilev, Belarus, Russian Empire
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Irving Berlin Movies

  • 1992
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    Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

    Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

    6 1992 HD

    A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis,...

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  • 1943
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    Show-Business at War

    Show-Business at War

    7 1943 HD

    A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.

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  • 1943
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    This Is the Army

    This Is the Army

    5.7 1943 HD

    In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his...

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  • 1950
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    The Golden Twenties

    The Golden Twenties

    1 1950 HD

    Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.

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  • 2005
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    Easter Parade: On the Avenue

    Easter Parade: On the Avenue

    1 2005 HD

    This documentary tells the story of the making of Irving Berlin's Easter Parade.

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  • 1929
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    Glorifying the American Girl

    Glorifying the American Girl

    5.5 1929 HD

    A young woman, who wants to be in the Follies, is making ends meet by working at a department store's sheet music department, where she sings the...

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  • 1975
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    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    5.7 1975 HD

    Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

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  • 1930
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    Reaching for the Moon

    Reaching for the Moon

    5.8 1930 HD

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  • 1942
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    Holiday Inn

    Holiday Inn

    7.021 1942 HD

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  • 2002
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    God Bless America

    God Bless America

    8 2002 HD

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  • 1942
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    The Pride of the Yankees

    The Pride of the Yankees

    7.4 1942 HD

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  • 1946
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    Blue Skies

    Blue Skies

    6 1946 HD

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  • 1988
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    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1957
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    6.5 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    6.5 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    6.5 1957 HD

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  • 1929
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    The Cocoanuts

    The Cocoanuts

    6.5 1929 HD

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  • 1929
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    Glorifying the American Girl

    Glorifying the American Girl

    5.5 1929 HD

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  • 1930
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    Mammy

    Mammy

    4.7 1930 HD

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  • 1929
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    The Cocoanuts

    The Cocoanuts

    6.5 1929 HD

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  • 1950
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    6.7 1950 HD

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  • 1959
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    Speed Crazy

    Speed Crazy

    5 1959 HD

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  • 1967
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1954
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    White Christmas

    White Christmas

    7.2 1954 HD

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  • 1950
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    Annie Get Your Gun

    Annie Get Your Gun

    6.7 1950 HD

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  • 1948
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    Easter Parade

    Easter Parade

    6.9 1948 HD

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  • 1942
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    Holiday Inn

    Holiday Inn

    7.021 1942 HD

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  • 1954
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    There's No Business Like Show Business

    There's No Business Like Show Business

    6 1954 HD

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  • 1954
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    There's No Business Like Show Business

    There's No Business Like Show Business

    6 1954 HD

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  • 1955
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    Love Me or Leave Me

    Love Me or Leave Me

    6.7 1955 HD

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  • 1938
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    Alexander's Ragtime Band

    Alexander's Ragtime Band

    6.6 1938 HD

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  • 1938
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    Alexander's Ragtime Band

    Alexander's Ragtime Band

    6.6 1938 HD

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  • 1936
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    Follow the Fleet

    Follow the Fleet

    6.8 1936 HD

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  • 1938
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    Carefree

    Carefree

    6.6 1938 HD

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  • 1929
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    Hallelujah

    Hallelujah

    6.464 1929 HD

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  • 1942
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    Holiday Inn

    Holiday Inn

    7.021 1942 HD

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  • 1948
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    Easter Parade

    Easter Parade

    6.9 1948 HD

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  • 1930
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    Puttin' on the Ritz

    Puttin' on the Ritz

    5.2 1930 HD

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  • 1937
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    On the Avenue

    On the Avenue

    6.7 1937 HD

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  • 1937
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    On the Avenue

    On the Avenue

    6.7 1937 HD

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  • 1930
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    Puttin' on the Ritz

    Puttin' on the Ritz

    5.2 1930 HD

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  • 1953
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    Call Me Madam

    Call Me Madam

    6.3 1953 HD

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  • 1935
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    Top Hat

    Top Hat

    7.3 1935 HD

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  • 1936
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    Follow the Fleet

    Follow the Fleet

    6.8 1936 HD

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  • 2008
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    Freek de Jonge - De Laatste Lach

    Freek de Jonge - De Laatste Lach

    1 2008 HD

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  • 1931
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    Pardon Us

    Pardon Us

    6.5 1931 HD

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  • 1920
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    One Week

    One Week

    7.9 1920 HD

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  • 1948
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    Easter Parade

    Easter Parade

    6.9 1948 HD

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  • 1938
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    Carefree

    Carefree

    6.6 1938 HD

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  • 1938
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    Carefree

    Carefree

    6.6 1938 HD

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  • 2020
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    Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

    Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

    8 2020 HD

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  • 2020
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    Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

    Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

    8 2020 HD

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  • 1953
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    Call Me Madam

    Call Me Madam

    6.3 1953 HD

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  • 1935
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    Top Hat

    Top Hat

    7.3 1935 HD

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  • 1929
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    Glorifying the American Girl

    Glorifying the American Girl

    5.5 1929 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1970
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    4.8 1970 HD

    Man with a Camera is an American 1950s television crime drama starring Charles Bronson. Former combat cameraman Mike Kovac (Bronson) is now a...

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