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Also Known As Frank Henry Loesser
Born June 29, 1910 • New York City • New York
Died July 28, 1969 (aged 59) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize (1962) • Grammy Award (1961) • Academy Award (1950)
Notable Works “Baby It’s Cold Outside”

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