Music · Literature · 1891–1964
Cole Porter
American composer and songwriter known for his witty Broadway hits
Did you know?He suffered a life-changing horse-riding accident in 1937, which left him in chronic pain for the remainder of his life.
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films.
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- Would be
- 135
- Age at death
- 73
- Years since death
- 62
- Born
- June 9, 1891 · Peru, United States
- Died
- October 15, 1964
- Cause of death
- Kidney failure
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Literature
Family
- Mother
- Kate Porter
- Spouse
- Linda Lee Thomas
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- Born on June 9Born on June 9 too? You share your birthday with Cole Porter, Peter the Great, Johnny Depp and 23 more famous people. See your full list of birthday twins.Date page
- Died on October 15Cole Porter is remembered every October 15, along with 12 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Cole Porter was bornA newspaper front page for 9 June 1891, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayCole Porter would be 135 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryCole Porter's 136th birthday is in 227 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!136th
- Death anniversaryThe 63rd anniversary of Cole Porter's death is in 355 days. A moment to remember their legacy.63rd
- Gemini zodiac signGemini people are known for being curious, adaptable and witty. Are you a Gemini like Cole Porter? Meet your star-sign twins.Zodiac
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