Meredith Willson
American composer
Died when: 82 years 28 days (984 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American flutist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and writer.He is perhaps best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the 1957 hit Broadway musical The Music Man and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" (1951).
Willson wrote three other Broadway musicals and composed symphonies and popular songs.He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.
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