Harold Arlen
(1905-1986)

American composer of popular music (1905-1986) – Harold Arlen was born in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States) on February 15th, 1905 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on April 23rd, 1986 at the age of 81. Today Harold Arlen would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was Harold Arlen when he died?

Harold Arlen died in 1986 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1905 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Buffalo City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States
Death Date	April 23rd, 1986 (Wednesday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Harold Arlen

Birthday

When was Harold Arlen born?

Harold Arlen was born on February 15th, 1905.

Death

When did Harold Arlen die?

Harold Arlen died on April 23rd, 1986 at the age of 81 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Harold Arlen would be 119 years old.