Biography
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (19031989) was an American classical pianist and composer born in the Russian Empire. He was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique, his tone color, and the excitement engendered by his playing. He is recognized as one of the greatest pianists of all time.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 10
self 7
TV Shows 1
Self - Pianist
Horowitz in Vienna (1987)
Movie
Self - Performer
Horowitz at the White House (1978)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1903-10-01
Deathday1989-11-05 (86 years old)
Birth NameВладимир Самойлович Горовиц
Birth PlaceKyiv, Ukraine
SiblingsRegina Horowitz
RelativesArturo Toscanini
CitizenshipsRussian Empire, Soviet Union, United States
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance – Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (With or Without Orchestra), Grammy Award for Best Classical Album, National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Presidential Medal of Freedom
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