Sammy Cahn
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- June 18, 1913 in Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- January 15, 1993
- Active Years
- 1937–1990 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 95 credits in database
Biography
Sammy Cahn was born Samuel Cohen on June 18, 1913, on the Lower East Side of New York City, New York, and died on January 15, 1993, at the age of seventy-nine. He was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician who played the piano and violin. He is best known for his romantic lyrics for films, Broadway songs, and stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles area. He collaborated with composers including Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and Jimmy Van Heusen. Cahn and his collaborators achieved a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, and they also had hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day, and numerous other performers. He won the Academy Award four times for his songs, which included the popular song Three Coins in the Fountain. Among his enduring works is the song Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, which he cowrote with Jule Styne. His work is known in connection with films such as Die Hard, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Career overview
Born Samuel Cohen on June 18, 1913, on the Lower East Side of New York City, Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician who played the piano and the violin. He is best known for his romantic lyrics written for films and Broadway songs, alongside stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Throughout his career, Cahn collaborated with composers such as Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and Jimmy Van Heusen. Among his enduring works is the song Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, which he cowrote with Jule Styne. Cahn and his collaborators achieved a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, and they also enjoyed hits with performers including Dean Martin and Doris Day. His songs won the Academy Award four times, including the popular song Three Coins in the Fountain.
His musical contributions extended across multiple media, with his work featured in numerous films, television shows, and theatrical productions. His known credits in sound are recognized across various cinematic projects. Sammy Cahn passed away on January 15, 1993, at the age of 79.
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Full Filmography
95 titles- Frank Sinatra: The Voice of Our Time (1990)
- The Perils of P.K (1986)
- This Is Your Life (1983) as Self
- Boardwalk (1979) as Morris
- Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years (1979) as Self
- Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977) Lyricist
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as Himself - Host
- Joys (1976) as Self
- Two's Company (1975) Main Title Theme Composer
- Whiffs (1975) Songs
- Journey Back to Oz (1972) Songs
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Night the Animals Talked (1970) Lyricist
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) Lyricist
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1967) Lyricist
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) Songs
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- How the West Was Won (1962) Lyricist
- The Road to Hong Kong (1962) Songs
- Big Night Out: The Peggy Lee Show (1961)
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) Songs
- Let's Make Love (1960) Lyricist
- High Time (1960) Lyricist
- Say One for Me (1959) Songs
- The Long, Hot Summer (1958) Lyricist
- Some Came Running (1958) Songs
- Party Girl (1958) Lyricist
- The Edge of Innocence (1957) Music
- The Greer Case (1957) Musician
- Written on the Wind (1956) Songs
- Pardners (1956) Songs
- The Opposite Sex (1956) Lyricist
- Anything Goes (1956) Lyricist
- Paris in the Springtime (1956) Lyricist
- Rendezvous in Black (1956) Music
- The Country Husband (1956) Music
- The Big Slide (1956) Music
- Heritage of Anger (1956) Music
- Sizeman and Son (1956) Music
- The Seven Year Itch (1955) Lyricist
- The Court Jester (1955) Songs
- Love Me or Leave Me (1955) Songs
- How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) Lyricist
- Our Town (1955) Lyricist
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Peter Pan (1953) Lyricist
- Three Sailors and a Girl (1953) Producer
- April in Paris (1952) Lyricist
- Double Dynamite (1951) Lyricist
- Purple Heart Diary (1951) Lyricist
- I'll Get By (1950) Lyricist
- The West Point Story (1950) Songs
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) Lyricist
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) Songs
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) Lyricist
- The Miracle of the Bells (1948) Lyricist
- Glamour Girl (1948) Lyricist
- It Happened in Brooklyn (1947) Lyricist
- Ladies' Man (1947) Lyricist
- The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) Lyricist
- The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) Original Music Composer
- The Falcon's Alibi (1946) Lyricist
- Cinderella Jones (1946) Lyricist
- Earl Carroll Sketchbook (1946) Lyricist
- Anchors Aweigh (1945) Lyricist
- Thrill of a Romance (1945) Songs
- Tonight and Every Night (1945) Lyricist
- The All-Star Bond Rally (1945) Lyricist
- Hollywood Victory Caravan (1945) Lyricist
- Eadie Was a Lady (1945) Lyricist
- The Stork Club (1945) Lyricist
- Step Lively (1944) Lyricist
- Follow the Boys (1944) Lyricist
- Janie (1944) Lyricist
- Knickerbocker Holiday (1944) Lyricist
- Silent Partner (1944) Lyricist
- Carolina Blues (1944) Lyricist
- Lady of Burlesque (1943) Lyricist
- Let's Face It (1943) Lyricist
- The Heat's On (1943) Lyricist
- Thumbs Up (1943) Lyricist
- Pistol Packin' Mama (1943) Lyricist
- Johnny Doughboy (1942) Lyricist
- Youth on Parade (1942) Lyricist
- Go West, Young Lady (1941) Lyricist
- Time Out for Rhythm (1941) Lyricist
- Rookies on Parade (1941) Story
- Rookies on Parade (1941) Lyricist
- Double or Nothing (1940) Lyricist
- The Knight Is Young (1938) Lyricist
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) Songs
- Hotel a la Swing (1937) Songs
- Ups and Downs (1937) Lyricist
- Ups and Downs (1937) Original Music Composer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sammy Cahn best known for?
Sammy Cahn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kid Dynamite (1943), Boardwalk (1979), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), New Fist of Fury (1976).
When and where was Sammy Cahn born?
Sammy Cahn was born on June 18, 1913 in Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on January 15, 1993.
How many credits does Sammy Cahn have?
Sammy Cahn has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1990.
What is Sammy Cahn's background in cinema and television?
Sammy Cahn was born Samuel Cohen on June 18, 1913, on the Lower East Side of New York City, New York, and died on January 15, 1993, at the age of seventy-nine. He was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician who played the piano and violin. He is best known for his romantic lyrics for films, Broadway songs, and s...
Sammy Cahn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 49
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as Himself - Host — aged about 63
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 40
- Boardwalk (1979) as Morris — aged about 66
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 35
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 58
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