Mort Shuman
Mort Shuman (12 November 1938 – 2 November 1991) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas". He also wrote and sang many songs in French, such as "Le Lac Majeur", "Papa-Tango-Charly", "Sha Mi Sha", "Un Été de Porcelaine", and "Brooklyn by the Sea" which became hits in France.
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| Full name at birth | Mortimer Shuman
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| Claim to fame | The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
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| Date of birth | 12 November 1936
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| Place of birth | New York City, New York
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| Date of death | 3 November 1991
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| Age | 54 (age at death)
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| Place of death | London, England
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| Cause of death | Complications due to a liver operation
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| Occupation | Singer, pianist, songwriter
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Mort Shuman is known for his role in the film Nyad (2023) as writer: "Save the Last Dance for Me".
He is also known for his role in the TV series Daisy Jones & The Six (2023) as writer - 1 episode.
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