Age, Biography and Wiki

Jerry Ross (composer) is an American composer, lyricist, and producer. He is best known for his work on Broadway musicals such as A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. He has also written songs for films such as Grease and The Muppet Movie. Ross was born in The Bronx, New York City, on March 9, 1926. He attended the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan and then studied music at the Juilliard School. Ross began his career as a composer and lyricist in the 1950s, writing songs for television shows such as The Garry Moore Show and The Perry Como Show. He also wrote songs for films such as Grease and The Muppet Movie. In 1975, Ross wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical A Chorus Line, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and nine Tony Awards. He also wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Sweet Charity (1966) and Promises, Promises (1968). Ross has been nominated for seven Tony Awards and has won two. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards and has won one. Ross is married to the actress and singer, Donna McKechnie. They have one daughter, Jennifer.

Popular As Jerold Rosenberg
Occupation Lyricist, composer
Age 29 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 9 March, 1926
Birthday 9 March
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Date of death (1955-11-11)
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 9 March. He is a member of famous artist with the age 29 years old group.

Jerry Ross (composer) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 29 years old, Jerry Ross (composer) height not available right now. We will update Jerry Ross (composer)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Jerry Ross (composer) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jerry Ross (composer) worth at the age of 29 years old? Jerry Ross (composer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Jerry Ross (composer)'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 artist

Jerry Ross (composer) Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1982

Ross was entered posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1982, his widow, Judy, and daughter, Janie, accepting on his behalf.

1955

Their next musical, Damn Yankees, opened on Broadway in 1955, starring Gwen Verdon. The musical ran for 1019 performances. Adler and Ross won the 1956 Tony Award, Composer And Lyricist, and Musical. Cross-over hits from the show were Heart, recorded by Eddie Fisher and Whatever Lola Wants for Sarah Vaughan.

Jerry Ross died on November 11, 1955, at the age of 29, from complications related to the lung disease bronchiectasis. In his short life, Ross was extremely productive; he wrote, alone or in collaboration, more than 250 songs in addition to his theatre work.

1954

Adler and Ross's second effort, The Pajama Game, opened on Broadway in May 1954. It was a popular as well as critical success, running for 1063 performances. The show won the 1955 Tony Award for Best Musical as well as the Donaldson Award and the Variety Drama Critics Award. Two songs from the show, "Hernando's Hideaway" (for Archie Bleyer) and "Hey There" (for Rosemary Clooney), topped the Hit Parade. Other notable songs were "Steam Heat" (choreographed on stage by Bob Fosse), "Small Talk", and "Seven and a Half Cents".

1953

Adler and Ross began their career in the Broadway theater with John Murray Anderson's Almanac, a revue for which they provided most of the songs (resulting in recordings of Acorn in the Meadow by Harry Belafonte and Fini by Polly Bergen). The revue opened in 1953 and ran for 229 performances.

1950

Ross met Richard Adler in 1950, and as a duo they became protégés of the great composer, lyricist, and publisher Frank Loesser. Their song Rags to Riches was recorded by Tony Bennett and reached number 1 on the charts in 1953. They also had a jazz novelty hit with Anita O'Day's recording of "No Soap, No Hope Blues".

1926

Jerry Ross (born Jerold Rosenberg; March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American lyricist and composer whose works with Richard Adler for the musical theater include The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees, winners of Tony Awards in 1955 and 1956, respectively, in both the "Best Musical" and "Best Composer and Lyricist" categories.

Celebs Wiki
Celebs Wiki

Jerry Ross (composer) fans also viewed:

Hugo McCloud

Patrick Martinez

Alexis S.F. Marshall

Fábio Maldonado

Catherine Major

Tah Mac

Chiara Luzzana

Saša Lozar

Dick Lövgren

LoOney