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 9
Movies 9
self 1
Director 1
Original Music Composer
Valentino (1977)
Movie
Composer
Grand Canyon (1958)
Movie
Composer
Rocketship X-M (1950)
Movie
4
Music Arranger / Original Music Composer
Minstrel Man (1944)
Movie
Orchestra Leader
Good Luck - Best Wishes (1934)
Movie
Music Director / Orchestrator
King of Jazz (1930)
Movie
Composer
Early to Bed (1928)
Movie
Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1892-03-27
Deathday1972-04-03 (80 years old)
Birth NameFerdinand Rudolph von Grofé
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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