Deems Taylor
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 22, 1885
- Died
- July 3, 1966
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1967 to honor his memory.
Filmography
Of Men and Music 1951
as Narrator (voice)
The Barber of Seville 1947
Writer
The Rite of Spring 1940
as The Narrator
Fantasia 1940
as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
- Information Please: Series 1, No. 10
Information Please: Series 1, No. 10 1940
as Himself - Guest Panelist
Janice Meredith 1924
Original Music Composer
Credits from TMDB.