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André Previn is a renowned composer, conductor, and pianist. He has composed music for films, television, and the concert hall, and has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras. He has won four Academy Awards, ten Grammy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. Previn was born in Berlin, Germany, to a Jewish family. His father, Jack Previn, was a lawyer and his mother, Charlotte Previn, was a singer. He began studying piano at the age of five and was soon performing in public. At the age of nine, he was accepted into the Berlin Conservatory of Music, where he studied composition and conducting. In 1939, Previn and his family fled Nazi Germany and settled in Los Angeles, California. He continued his musical studies at the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. He also worked as a rehearsal pianist for MGM Studios, where he met many of the leading composers and arrangers of the day. In the 1950s, Previn began to focus on composing and arranging for films. He wrote the scores for such films as Gigi, Porgy and Bess, and Irma La Douce. He also wrote the music for the television series The Patty Duke Show. In the 1960s, Previn began to focus on conducting. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He also conducted the music for the Academy Award-winning film My Fair Lady. In the 1970s, Previn began to focus on jazz. He released several albums of jazz standards and original compositions. He also wrote the music for the Broadway musical Coco. In the 1980s, Previn returned to classical music. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He also wrote the music for the film A Streetcar Named Desire. In the 1990s, Previn continued to conduct and compose. He wrote the music for the film The Fabulous Baker Boys and the television series Frasier. He also wrote the music for the Broadway musical An American in Paris. Previn has won four Academy Awards, ten Grammy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. He has been inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has also been awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors.
Popular As | Andreas Ludwig Priwin |
Occupation | music_department,soundtrack,composer |
Age | 90 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | 6 April, 1929 |
Birthday | 6 April |
Birthplace | Berlin, Germany |
Date of death | 28 February, 2019 |
Died Place | New York City, New York, USA |
Nationality | Germany |
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André Previn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, André Previn height is 5' 7¼" (1.71 m) .
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Height | 5' 7¼" (1.71 m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is André Previn's Wife?
His wife is Anne-Sophie Mutter (1 August 2002 - 18 May 2006) ( divorced), Heather Mary Sneddon (3 January 1982 - 25 January 1999) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Mia Farrow (10 September 1970 - 31 January 1979) ( divorced) ( 6 children), Dory Previn (7 November 1959 - 27 July 1970) ( divorced), Betty Bennett (24 August 1952 - 27 September 1957) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Anne-Sophie Mutter (1 August 2002 - 18 May 2006) ( divorced), Heather Mary Sneddon (3 January 1982 - 25 January 1999) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Mia Farrow (10 September 1970 - 31 January 1979) ( divorced) ( 6 children), Dory Previn (7 November 1959 - 27 July 1970) ( divorced), Betty Bennett (24 August 1952 - 27 September 1957) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
André Previn Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is André Previn worth at the age of 90 years old? André Previn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from Germany. We have estimated André Previn's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Music Department |
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