Tom Lehrer was a renowned satirist and mathematician born in New York City on April 9, 1928. He is best known for his humorous recordings of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly his 1959 album The Elements. His work has been praised for its wit and intelligence, and he remains a beloved figure in the music world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million
About
Satirist and Mathematician best known for his humorous recordings of the 1950s and 1960s, especially The Elements from 1959.
Before Fame
He was a camper and counselor at Camp Androscoggin. He studied mathematics at Harvard College. He worked at the National Security Agency from 1955 to 1957.
Trivia
His primary musical influence was musical theatre, especially Let's Face It by Cole Porter and Sylvia Fine.
Family Life
His father was a necktie manufacturer. His family raised him Jewish, but he declared himself to be an agnostic atheist later on.
Associated With
His 1954 performance at a Boston nightclub garnered early acclaim from author Isaac Asimov.
