Robert Wells (songwriter), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Wells (songwriter)

American songwriter

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1922

Place of Birth: Raymond, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 23-Sep-1998

Profession: screenwriter, writer, composer, drummer, television producer, musician, songwriter, lyricist, film producer, librettist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert Wells (born Robert Levinson, October 15, 1922 – September 23, 1998) was an American songwriter, composer, script writer and television producer.
During his early career, he collaborated with singer and songwriter Mel Tormé, writing several hit songs, most notably "The Christmas Song" in 1945.
Later, he became a prolific writer and producer for television, for such shows as The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, as well as for numerous variety specials, such as If They Could See Me Now, starring Shirley MacLaine.
He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won six Emmys and a Peabody Award.