Burton Lane

Burton Lane

Actor · Writer

February 2, 1912

Biography

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

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Representative Works

Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding
6.4
/ English
Hell's Angels
Hell's Angels
6.6
/ English
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
6.7
/ English
Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
5.9
/ English
Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
7.3
/ English
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
5.9
/ English
Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway
6.6
/ English
Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
6.5
/ English
Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady
6.9
/ English
Jupiter's Darling
Jupiter's Darling
4.8
/ English
Blond Cheat
Blond Cheat
7.3
/ English
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
5.5
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Royal Wedding
1951Nominee

Best Performance

Royal Wedding

Hell's Angels
1930Nominee

Best Performance

Hell's Angels

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970Nominee

Best Performance

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Career Highlights

Finian's Rainbow
1968Highlight

Best Performance

Finian's Rainbow

Hollywood Canteen
1944Highlight

Best Performance

Hollywood Canteen

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