Lester Lee
American composer (1903–1956)
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Lester Lee (November 7, 1903 – June 19, 1956) was an American composer. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Song for the film Miss Sadie Thompson.[2] He was also the co-writer of "Pennsylvania Polka".[3]
BornNovember 7, 1903
New York, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1956 (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationComposer
SpouseElpha Lee[1]
Lester Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1903 New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1956 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Spouse | Elpha Lee[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
Lee died in June 1956 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 52.[3][4]
Selected filmography
- Miss Sadie Thompson (1953; co-nominated with Ned Washington)
