Jule Styne

Jule Styne
Styne in 1961
Styne in 1961
Background information
Born
Julius Kerwin Stein

(1905-12-31)December 31, 1905
London, England
DiedSeptember 20, 1994(1994-09-20) (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
OccupationsSong writer, composer
Years active1926–1994
Spouse(s)
Ethel Styne
Margaret Styne

Jule Styne (/ˈdʒuːli/ JOO-lee; born Julius Kerwin Stein; December 31, 1905 – September 20, 1994) was a British-American songwriter and composer widely known for a series of Broadway musicals, including several famous frequently-revived shows that also became successful films: Gypsy, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Funny Girl.