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."
You can find people similar to Leigh Harline by visiting our lists 20th-century male musicians and Walt Disney Animation Studios people.
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Claim to fame | When You Wish Upon A Star
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Date of birth | 26 March 1907
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Place of birth | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
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Date of death | 10 December 1969
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Age | 62 (age at death)
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Place of death | Long Beach, CA
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Cause of death | Throat cancer
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Resting place | 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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