Canadian musicians who were born in 1913
Here are 7 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1913:
John Weinzweig
John Weinzweig (March 11, 1913 Toronto-August 24, 2006) also known as Jean Weinzweig, John Jacob Weinzweig or Weinzweig, John Jacob was a Canadian composer.
Genres he performed: Film score.
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Lou Jacobi
Lou Jacobi (December 28, 1913 Toronto-October 23, 2009 Manhattan) a.k.a. Louis Harold Jacobovitch or Louis Harold Jacobi was a Canadian actor and comedian.
Jacobi began his career in Toronto's Yiddish theater scene before transitioning to English-language theater and eventually television and film work. He appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including "Come Blow Your Horn" and "The Diary of Anne Frank." He also had a successful film career, with notable roles in "Arthur" and "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)." Jacobi was known for his impeccable comedic timing and his ability to play a wide range of characters, from lovable to irritable. He continued to act throughout his life, even in his 90s, and was beloved by many in the entertainment industry.
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Violet Archer
Violet Archer (April 24, 1913 Montreal-February 21, 2000 Ottawa) was a Canadian composer, pianist and organist.
She studied at McGill University and the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Archer's compositions include orchestral works, chamber music, choral works, operas, and ballets. She received numerous awards and honors including the Order of Canada, the Canadian Music Council Medal, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Alberta. Archer was also a dedicated educator, teaching at the University of Alberta and later becoming a professor emerita.
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Lucio Agostini
Lucio Agostini (December 30, 1913 Fano-February 15, 1996 Toronto) was a Canadian conductor and composer.
His related genres: Film score.
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Henry Brant
Henry Brant (September 15, 1913 Montreal-April 26, 2008 Santa Barbara) a.k.a. Brant, Henry or Henry Dreyfuss Brant was a Canadian composer, orchestrator and musician.
His albums include Music for Massed Flutes (New York Flute Club feat. conductor, flute: Robert Aitken) and Ives / Brant: A Concord Symphony / Copland: Organ Symphony (San Franciscio Symphony feat. conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas, organ: Paul Jacobs).
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Alan Mills
Alan Mills (September 7, 1913 Montreal-June 14, 1977) also known as Mills, Alan was a Canadian singer.
He was known for his renditions of traditional Canadian folk songs and sea shanties. Mills was a member of the group The Boys of the Lough and performed at various folk festivals around the world. He also recorded several albums throughout his career, both solo and with other musicians. In addition to his music career, Mills was a teacher and musicologist who studied and documented traditional Canadian folk music. He passed away in 1977 at the age of 63, but his contributions to Canadian folk music continue to be celebrated and appreciated.
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Paul Mann
Paul Mann (December 2, 1913 Toronto-September 24, 1985 Bronxville) was a Canadian actor.
He began his career in radio dramas in the 1930s before transitioning to film and television in the 1950s. Mann appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including his notable roles in the films "Elmer Gantry" and "A Man Called Horse". He also appeared in several popular TV shows of the time such as "The Twilight Zone", "Mission: Impossible", and "Kojak". Throughout his career, Mann was known for his ability to play a variety of roles ranging from sympathetic character to sinister villains. In addition to acting, Mann was also known for his advocacy work in promoting civil rights and his involvement in progressive causes.
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