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Ned Washington (born Edward Michael Washington, August 15, 1901 – December 20, 1976) was an American lyricist born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. [1] Life and career. Washington was nominated for eleven Academy Awards from 1940 to 1962.
12-time Oscar nominated lyricist Ned Washington was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1901. He began his career as a vaudeville Master of Ceremonies, where he not only introduced acts, but also acted as agent for some of them.
Ned Washington. Music Department: Pinocchio. Prolific American lyricist and songwriter, one of the giants of Tin Pan Alley. He contributed numerous popular standards to jazz and to the big band scene.
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Ned Washington. Legends Award Category: Music. Year Inducted: 2001. In 1939, Ned Washington first inspired dreamers with his evocative lyrics for the song “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which he co-wrote with fellow Legend and composer Leigh Harline.
Ned Washington may not be a name that’s familiar to everyone, but his songs have left an undeniable mark on popular music. From “When You Wish Upon a Star” to “Stella by Starlight,” Washington’s lyrical brilliance has inspired generations of listeners to follow their dreams and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
American pop lyricist Ned Washington wrote many hits for Broadway and film from the 1930s through the 1960s. He began his career in music as a vaudeville MC and served as an agent for some of the vaudeville… Read Full Biography
Ned Washington. Music Department: Pinocchio. Prolific American lyricist and songwriter, one of the giants of Tin Pan Alley. He contributed numerous popular standards to jazz and to the big band scene.
