Leigh Harline

Leigh Harline

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Leigh Adrian Harline (March 26, 1907 – December 10, 1969) was an American film composer and songwriter. He was known for his "musical sophistication that was uniquely 'Harline-esque' by weaving rich tapestries of mood-setting underscores and penning memorable melodies for animated shorts and features."

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Leigh Harline was born on Tuesday, 26 March 1907 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.. He was best known as a composer. Harline's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Wednesday, 10 December 1969 in Long Beach, CA at the age of 62. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. His religion is listed as Mormon. His zodiac star sign was Aries.

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When You Wish Upon A Star
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26 March 1907
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Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
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10 December 1969
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Long Beach, CA
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Throat cancer
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Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Leigh Harline is known for his role in the short Once Upon a Studio (2023) as music: "When You Wish Upon a Star" / writer: "When You Wish Upon A Star".

He is also known for his role in the film Wish (2023) as music: "When You Wish Upon A Star".

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