Ira Gershwin was born on December 6, 1896 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a lyricist and the brother of George Gershwin, who wrote the lyrics for popular songs such as "Summertime" and "I Got Rhythm". Ira Gershwin was an important figure in the world of music and his work continues to be celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $97 Million
About
Lyricist and brother of George Gershwin who wrote lyrics for "Summertime," as well as for songs like "I Got Rhythm."
Before Fame
He was a cashier at his father's Turkish bath house.
Trivia
He often composed with his younger brother and published the book Lyrics on Several Occasions.
Family Life
He married Leonore Gershwin on September 14, 1926.
Associated With
In addition to working with his brother, he also worked with Composer Jerome Kern on songs like "Long Ago (and Far Away)."
