Gus Arnheim
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Person
- Born
- 1887-09-11
- Died
- 1955-01-19
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Gus Arnheim (September 4, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – January 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California) was an early popular band leader. He is noted for writing several songs with his first hit being "I Cried for You" from 1923. He was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. He also had a few small acting roles. Armheim's first recorded for OKeh in 1928-1929, when he signed with Victor in 1929 and stayed through 1933. He signed with Brunswick and recorded through 1937. <a href="https://www.la
Key dates
- Born
- 11 September 1887
- Died
- 19 January 1955
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Gus
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Occupation
- songwriter
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Instrument
- piano