Victor Young

American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor, orchestra leader (1900-1956)

Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899-November 10, 1956) is an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor.

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Young was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jewish family.

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Young was signed to Brunswick in 1931.

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He received 22 Academy Award nomination for his work in film, twice being nominated four times, but he did not win during his lifetime.

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Young died on November 10, 1956 in Palm Springs, California.

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