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Ivor Novello (born David Ivor Davies; 15 January 1893 – 6 March 1951) was a Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. He was born into a musical family, and his first successes were as a songwriter.
Ivor Novello (born Jan. 15, 1893, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales—died March 6, 1951, London, Eng.) was a Welsh actor-manager, composer, and playwright, best known for his lush, sentimental, romantic musicals.
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The Ivors Academy champions music creators and presents The Ivors, one of the most respected music awards. The Ivors with Amazon Music 2024 honoured outstanding songwriters and composers at a ceremony in London.
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) was a versatile and popular performer in film, theater and music. He wrote over 250 songs, including the World War I standard "Keep the Home Fires Burning", and starred in two Alfred Hitchcock thrillers.
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Ivor Novello. Writer: Downhill. While his special gifts seemed to lie in music and composing, the dapper, multi-talented Welsh actor Ivor Novello (ne David Ivor Davies), with his leading-man good looks, had a strong affinity for the camera.
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- March 6, 1951
May 23, 2024 · The Ivors 2024 took place earlier this evening (23 May), recognising outstanding achievements in songwriting and composing for screen. 26 songwriters and composers collected Ivor Novello Awards across 14 categories on the night, which marked the 69th year of The Ivors.
May 24, 2024 · Ivor Novello Awards 2024 Winners List: Raye Wins Songwriter of the Year, Paul McCartney Presents Fellowship to Bruce Springsteen. The 2024 Ivors honored Raye, Bruce Springsteen, Lana Del Rey,...
