Donald Heywood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Donald Heywood

Trinidadian-born American songwriter, composer, writer and director

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1896

Place of Birth: Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago

Date of Death: 13-Jan-1967

Profession: composer

Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Donald Heywood

  • Donald Heywood (24 October 1896 – 13 January 1967) was a Trinidadian-born American songwriter, composer, writer and director.
  • He is best remembered for composing "I'm Coming Virginia" in 1926, which became a hit for Ethel Waters.
  • He became a prominent figure in black musical theater, and produced scores for films such as Moon Over Harlem (1939) and Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941).

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