Billy Rose, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Billy Rose

American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1899

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1966

Profession: businessperson, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Billy Rose (born William Samuel Rosenberg, September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist.
For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose's Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose's Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943).
As a lyricist, he is credited with many famous songs, notably "Me and My Shadow" (1927), "More Than You Know" (1929), "Without a Song" (1929), "It Happened in Monterrey" (1930) and "It's Only a Paper Moon" (1933).Despite his accomplishments, Rose may be best known today as the husband of famed comedian and singer Fanny Brice (1891–1951).