Biography
Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, known as Ferde Grofé (March 27, 1892 – April 3, 1972) (pronounced ) was an American composer, arranger, pianist and instrumentalist. He is best known for his 1931 five-movement symphonic poem, Grand Canyon Suite, and for having orchestrated George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue for its 1924 premiere.
During the 1920s and 1930s, he went by the name Ferdie Grofé.
Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
self 1
Director 1
Ratings
Average 5.4
Based on 7.7 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1928
1937
1950
1977
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1892-03-27
Deathday1972-04-03 (80 years old)
Birth NameFerdinand Rudolph von Grofé
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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